South Africa enacts universal healthcare despite opposition
President Ramaphosa signs a new law for universal healthcare in South Africa, aiming to tackle inequalities despite opposition. Learn about the implications.
Ex-CBN boss faces charges for naira printing, funds
Godwin Emefiele, former head of Nigeria’s central bank, is on trial for allegedly printing money illegally and misusing government funds.
Last Rwanda genocide fugitives confirmed dead
However, over 1,000 genocide suspects sought by national authorities remain at large
Last Rwanda genocide suspects confirmed dead
The International Court for Rwanda (ICTR) confirms the deaths of the last two fugitives wanted for the 1994 genocide.
Guinea junta’s repression claims lives of 47, Amnesty reports
The report underscores that a staggering 75 percent of those killed were under 25 years old, with 40 percent being minors under 18
Nigerian atheist’s sentence reduced on appeal
A Nigerian appeals court reduced Mubarak Bala’s blasphemy sentence from 24 to 5 years. Bala, a self-proclaimed atheist, was convicted for online posts criticizing Islam.
South Sudan on brink of famine as millions face food insecurity
Millions in South Sudan are on the brink of famine due to a complex crisis of climate change, economic hardship, and ongoing conflict.
Senegal halts coastal construction in Dakar for two months
The new government has halted construction in Dakar to investigate permits and prioritize public access to beaches.
Children among casualties in latest DRC rebel attack
A suspected ISIS-linked rebel group has attacked a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving 11 civilians dead.
Rwanda rejects opposition leader’s bid for election challenge
Rwandan court rejects Bernard Ntaganda’s appeal, disqualifying him from challenging President Paul Kagame in July’s elections.
Tunisia’s crackdown on dissent draws criticism from US, EU
The US and EU criticize Tunisia’s arrest of lawyers and activists, highlighting concerns over a rollback of democratic freedoms since President Saied’s power grab.
ICC eyes completion of Libya war crimes probe by end of next year
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is making significant progress in its investigation of war crimes committed in Libya since 2011.
Niger ends military cooperation with US after dispute over threats
Niger’s military junta severed ties with the US after accusing them of threats and inaction against terrorism, turning to Russia for new partnerships.
Egypt detains Uber driver following latest assault on women
According to the interior ministry, the driver allegedly wielded a box-cutter in an attempt to assault a passenger on a Cairo street this past Sunday
Ex-Rwandan lawmaker detained for illegal weapon possession
Authorities did not provide further details when pressed by media outlets for additional information on the case
24 university students abducted in north central Nigeria
Rescued female student says students were abducted by gunmen on May 9, according to police spokesperson
South Africa’s unemployment climbs to 32.9% prior to election
StatsSA, the national statistics agency, reported a 0.8 percentage point increase from the previous quarter
GERD to transform Ethiopia’s energy sector
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), represents a monumental engineering feat
Chad’s opposition leader appeals preliminary election outcome
Chad’s opposition leader contests the preliminary results of the presidential election, alleging manipulation without providing public evidence, seeking a review by the country’s constitutional council.
N Ireland court blocks UK’s Rwanda deportation plan
The UK’s controversial policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda faces a new hurdle.
Nigerian gunmen want negotiations after abducting dozens
The attack occurred in the villages of Gora, Madomawa, and Jambuzu in Zamfara’s Birnin-Magaji local government area on Friday night
Ethiopia’s enduring influence on the global coffee culture
Ethiopia boasts a thriving coffee industry, with its beans prized for their distinctive flavors
List of countries supporting S Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Since January, at least 9 countries have either formally approached the International Court of Justice or declared their intention to do so
Guinea lawyers: 2009 stadium massacre charges too weak
Lawyers representing victims in the 2009 Guinea massacre trial argue the charges against former officials are insufficient and should be upgraded to “crimes against humanity.”
