Kagame secures fourth term in landslide victory

Kagame, who 1st assumed power in 2000, secures over 99% of votes in Monday polls amid promises of development and security

Eswatini sentences lawmakers to long prison terms

Eswatini jails pro-democracy lawmakers Mabuza and Dube for 25 and 18 years respectively, on charges of “terrorism” and murder related to 2021 protests.

First doses of promising malaria vaccine given in Ivory Coast

The Oxford-developed vaccine shows promise in reducing deaths from the disease.

Heatwave fuels fires across South Africa, killing six

Firefighters battling the blaze are among the casualties, with poachers suspected as the cause.

Kenya’s Ruto claims Ford Foundation funds violent demonstrations

Accusing the US-based Ford Foundation of promoting anarchy, Kenyan president William Ruto stated that the organization is behind the deadly anti-government protests in Kenya.

Dozens killed in DRC militia, army Fighting

More than 50 people, including soldiers and militia fighters, were killed in clashes over land disputes in western Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nigeria, UAE resume travel after visa dispute

After a two-year pause, travel between Nigeria and the UAE is back on track.

Ennahda’s Bhiri moved to ICU following hunger strike protest

Following an 18-day hunger strike, Tunisia’s opposition leader Bhiri was hospitalized, reflecting the deepening political crisis and claims of human rights violations.

Resilient Acacia Trees thrive in harsh African savannas

As a symbol of strength and endurance, the acacia tree continues to inspire awe and admiration

Libya orders arrest of airline official for migrant transport to Nicaragua

According to the statement, Ghadames Air had transported hundreds of individuals to Nicaragua, who then planned to illegally enter US

Gambia parliament rejects bill to lift female genital mutilation ban

During the vote on each clause ahead of the third and final reading scheduled for July 24

Suspected serial killer arrested after bodies found in Kenyan quarry

The acting head of police, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, said nine bodies had been recovered so far from the quarry

Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia’s capital

Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack on an affiliated radio station

Rwandans vote to choose new president and lawmakers

Presidential race pits incumbent Paul Kagame against 2 others

Ethiopia and Kenya modernize railways

The investments in modern railway systems by Ethiopia and Kenya are transformative steps

Five dead in Mogadishu hit by car bomb

A car bomb blast ripped through a cafe in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing five people and injuring around 20 others who were watching the Euro 2024 final.

42 killed in DR Congo as army battles militiamen

The cause of the violence remains unclear due to government restrictions on media access to the region.

Kenya promises independent probes over female corpses

Outrage grips Kenya after the discovery of 8 mutilated women’s bodies in a Nairobi garbage site. Police launch a probe, aiming to conclude within 3 weeks.

Zimbabwe begins hearings to address 1980s massacres

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa has launched a reconciliation process for 1980s massacres, starting with survivor hearings.

Ennahda leader arrested without judicial approval, group says

There was no comment from Tunisian authorities on arrest

Sustainable fishing thrives along Namibia’s coastline

The rich fishing grounds along Namibia’s Atlantic coastline are a sign of the country’s natural wealth

Rwanda concludes campaign period with elections

Rwandans will vote Monday in presidential and legislative elections after a three-week campaign, with the polls opening at 7 a.m.

Bomb plot, drugs found in Sierra Leone

A joint operation in Sierra Leone led to the arrest of 7 individuals suspected of plotting a bomb attack.

Kenyan police find more body parts in gruesome dump site

The shocking discovery of dismembered bodies in a Kenyan rubbish dump has sent shivers down the spine of the nation.

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