Sultan urges northern unity against banditry, terrorism as governors commit N1bn monthly to security fund

‘We need to come together against banditry, terrorism’ — Sultan urges northerners

Following the activities of criminals and the prevailing insecurity across the North, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar II, on Wednesday called on all northern stakeholders to close ranks against banditry and kidnapping, saying that security is a collective responsibility. The Sultan spoke during the 19th Northern Traditional Rulers and Governors’ Meeting in Kaduna, [] ‘We need to come together against banditry, terrorism’ — Sultan urges northerners

Siyafana Sonke Urges Government Accountability and Protection of Migrants’ Rights in South Africa

PRETORIA, Gauteng — A coalition of 130 civil society organizations operating under the banner of Siyafana Sonke has called for urgent government accountability and the protection of migrants’ rights in South Africa. The advocacy group warns that widespread public anger regarding unemployment and collapsing public services is being dangerously misdirected at vulnerable foreign nationals, allowing []

Brazil sounds alarm over US invasion threat

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry says the ‘terrorist’ designation of two criminal gangs could serve as a pretext for US military intervention Read Full Article at RT.com

Vigilantes, police and politicians: The unholy alliance turning SA's anti-immigrant violence into a growth industry

Vigilantes, police and politicians: The unholy alliance turning SA's anti-immigrant violence into a growth industry

Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns

The Malian army reports that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, have been targeted by rebels.