ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the killing of a Catholic priest in central Niger state Sunday and suggested Christians might need to take up arms to defend themselves. For the full article, click here.
Africa
Tigray Forces Start Handing Over Heavy Weapons as Part of Peace Deal – Voices of America
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s military says Tigrayan forces have started handing over heavy weapons as part of the peace deal to end the two-year civil war. For the full article, click here.
Nigerian President: Ukraine War Funneling Arms, Fighters into Lake Chad Basin – Voices of America
ABUJA — Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the war between Russia and Ukraine is allowing arms and fighters to stream into the Lake Chad region, bolstering the strength of terrorist groups. For the full article, click here.
Silence on China Protests, but Analysts Say Africa Watching – Voices of America
JOHANNESBURG — With China seeing the biggest anti-government protests since 1989, analysts say African governments are watching closely, mainly with economic concerns. For the full article, click here.
Mali Orders French NGOs to Stop Activities – VOA
BAMAKO — Mali's military government has ordered all non-governmental organizations, including aid groups, financed by France to stop activity in the country. For the full article, click here.
Ukraine Urges Africa ‘Not to Stay Neutral’ After ‘Devastating’ Air Strikes
Ukraine has urged African nations “not to stay neutral” in the ongoing Western-backed clash with the Russian Federation following “devastating” missile strikes across the country on Monday. For the full article, click here.
Japan vows billions for Africa amid rising Chinese influence – DW
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $30 billion in an effort to counter China's influence on the continent as Tunisia hosted the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development. For the full article, click here.
Top South African Diplomat Lectures Antony Blinken on ‘Bullying’ from Europe
South African International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor lectured American counterpart Antony Blinken on Wednesday in remarks highlighted by the news portal All Africa, saying that Western nations are “bullying” the continent and denouncing democratic states...