Osman Mirghani writes: the dervishes of politics
A sharp critique of Sudan’s political slogans and the culture of empty rhetoric
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Mourners fill Kenya streets to farewell Raila Odinga
Thousands mourned former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga in Kisumu, as his death from a heart attack sparked nationwide grief and deadly chaos.
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Julius Malema found guilty of hate speech by South African court
South African opposition leader Julius Malema was found guilty of hate speech for race-fueled comments made at a 2022 political rally.
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Angolan officials block opposition leaders from entry
Angolan authorities denied entry to several opposition politicians, former presidents, and activists invited to a democracy conference organized by UNITA.
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Egypt outlines phased plan to reconstruct Gaza with $53 billion
Egypt has proposed a $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza in two phases over five years, focusing on emergency relief, infrastructure restoration, and economic development, with international funding and governance transitions.
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Ghana reintroduces harsher anti-LGBTQ legislation
Ghanaian lawmakers have reintroduced a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill seeking to increase penalties for same-sex acts and criminalize the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights.
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Sexual harassment allegations shake Nigerian Senate leadership
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio faces sexual harassment allegations from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, prompting legal battles, public outrage, and calls for an independent investigation.
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Namibia bids farewell to founding president Sam Nujoma
Namibia laid its founding president, Sam Nujoma, to rest in a state ceremony at Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek.
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Segou Festival reflects West Africa’s political shifts
Mali’s renowned Festival sur le Niger, a celebration of Malian arts and culture, took place amidst significant political shifts in West Africa.
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Senegal lawmaker faces fraud and money laundering charges
A Senegalese lawmaker, Mouhamadou Ngom, a close ally of former President Macky Sall, has been charged with money laundering, fraud of public funds, and criminal association.
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