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

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