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.”

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