UN demands probe into Besigye’s abduction in Kenya
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on the Ugandan government to investigate the abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Kenya and to release him immediately.
Senegal: President’s party secures 130 of 165 parliamentary seats
Faye, who took office in April following a decisive electoral victory, dissolved the parliament on September 12, just two years into its term
Former staffer reveals Russia’s info tactics in CAR
A journalist who was recruited by the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group to spread disinformation in the Central African Republic has fled the country and exposed the inner workings of Russia’s propaganda machine.
Junta-led Africa challenges the West, seeks sovereignty
The conference featured music, cultural displays, and speeches from leaders and supporters of the military regimes.
False alarm over Patrice Lumumba’s golden tooth
Juliana Lumumba, speaking out to ease national fears, explained that security concerns had prompted the family to move the tooth to a more secure location
Mali’s military appoints Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister
Mali’s ruling junta has appointed Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister, replacing Choguel Maiga, who was dismissed after criticising the military-led government. The announcement was made on state television, ORTM, on Thursday. Choguel Maiga had recently condemned the junta for failing to adhere to its pledge of organising elections within a 24-month transitional period.
UK sanctions Isabel dos Santos with asset freeze, travel ban
According to UK authorities, dos Santos misappropriated over £50 million ($63.2 million) while leading Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol
Mali frees 3 executives from Australian gold firm
Resolute Mining Ltd. pledges to pay $160M to end tax dispute, sources tell Anadolu
The Atlas Mountains: Africa’s rare snowy retreat
Snow in Africa may be rare, but it’s a reminder of the continent’s incredible diversity
Death toll rises in Tanzania building collapse
The death toll from a building collapse in Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam has risen to 20, as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
Ex-Mali police chief sentenced to 10 years for war crimes by ICC
The al-Qaeda-linked group imposed strict Islamic rule on the historic city, leading to widespread abuses
Congo opposition calls for protests over constitutional reform plans
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for nationwide protests to oppose President Felix Tshisekedi’s proposed constitutional reforms. The announcement comes amid concerns that the changes could pave the way for Tshisekedi to extend his time in office beyond the two-term limit. Tshisekedi, who began his second and final term in January,
Nigerian security personnel missing after Boko Haram attack
At least seven personnel are missing following the attack, which underscores the group’s continued threat.
Algerian arrested in Greece for smuggling pain medication to France
The man was arrested in Athens while attempting to send a package containing over 3,300 pregabalin tablets
Infrasound: The silent communication of African elephants
Understanding elephant communication has significant implications for conservation
Malian singer Rokia Traore to be extradited to Belgium
Traore, 50, is a globally renowned vocalist and UNHCR goodwill ambassador
Ugandan opposition leader abducted in Kenya, held in military jail
Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was reportedly abducted during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend, transferred to Uganda, and is now being held at a military jail in Kampala, his wife Winnie Byanyima said on Wednesday. Besigye, a four-time presidential challenger to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has consistently contested election results citing
Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian military base kill dozens
State government identifies with the military over the loss, says Borno governor
Somaliland opposition leader Cirro wins and calls for unity
Abdirahman Cirro, leader of Somaliland’s opposition, won the presidential election with 64% of the vote, defeating incumbent Muse Bihi.
50 killed in Mozambique post-election unrest, opposition says
Post-election violence has erupted in Mozambique, with the opposition leader claiming that 50 people were killed by security forces.
Lumumba mausoleum vandalized, gold-capped tooth’s fate uncertain
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a troubling act of vandalism at the mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, the nation’s revered independence leader. The incident raises concerns about the fate of Lumumba’s sole remaining relic — a gold-capped tooth — which is central to his legacy. The Ministry of Culture confirmed on Tuesday that the
Botswana’s new president pledges anti-corruption fight
Duma Boko pronounces 100-day transformation drive in maiden State of the Nation Address
Kenya’s Catholic Church rejects $40,000 donation from President Ruto
President Ruto offered the money during a Sunday Mass at Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi, intending to support the construction of a priest’s house and to gift the church choir
A race for survival: Baby sea turtles hatch on Zanzibar and Seychelles beaches
The baby sea turtles of Zanzibar and Seychelles remind us of the resilience of wildlife
