Makpandu camp hosts thousands of refugees who fled conflict in neighbouring Sudan, seeking safety in South Sudan. However, rising insecurity has renewed fears among displaced families. By Joe Udo JUBA (CONVERSEER) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified security efforts at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio following a deadly attack that…
By Joe Udo TEL AVIV (CONVERSEER) – The Israeli government has authorised its military to target and eliminate senior Iranian officials without requiring case-by-case political approval, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the directive on Wednesday, describing it as a “no immunity” phase of the war….
By Joe Udo RIYADH (CONVERSEER) – Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent. The announcement was made on Wednesday via HaraminInfo social media platforms, confirming that the new moon was not sighted anywhere in the Kingdom. “The crescent…
By Frank Ulom DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – The government of Senegal has accused the Confederation of African Football of corruption and called for an international investigation following the controversial decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title. The dispute escalated on Wednesday, a day after the appeals board of Confederation of…
By Joe Udo ASABA (CONVERSEER) – Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to enforce a Federal High Court judgment affirming the right of Nigerians to record police officers during stop-and-search operations. Adeyanju made the call while reacting to a ruling delivered by Justice Hyeladzira A. Nganjiwa of…
