Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Granted Right to Defend Himself in Treason Trial
Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been granted permission to represent himself in his ongoing treason trial after complaining…
Category: Africa
Uganda president signs law bringing back military trials for civilians
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law an amendment allowing military tribunals to try civilians under certain circumstances, the country’s…
‘They Are Not Persecuted’: Ramaphosa Responds to White South Africans Seeking U.S. Asylum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly dismissed claims that a group of white South Africans heading to the United States qualify…
African Innovators Poised to Drive Digital Trade Under AfCFTA
African innovators and entrepreneurs are expected to play a key role in advancing digital trade under the African Continental Free…
Sudan Seeks to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties with Iran
Sudan’s foreign minister met Monday with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries. Ali…
Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Contained as Last Patients Discharged
Uganda discharged its last eight Ebola patients on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward containing an outbreak declared last month,…
Nsanzabaganwa Concludes Term as AU Commission Deputy Chief
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), completed her four-year mandate on Feb. 17 and received a…
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Wins African Union Commission Chair Race
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission, defeating former Kenyan…
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Released on Bail After Money Laundering Arrest
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was released on bail after his arrest Sunday on money laundering charges, officials said.…
South Africa’s HIV patients fear losing treatment due to U.S. aid freeze
At a rural village in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, 19-year-old Nozuko Majola worries whether she can afford the one-hour ride…
WHO Allocates Additional $2 Million for Uganda’s Ebola Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an additional $2 million to support Uganda’s efforts in combating the ongoing Ebola…
Shell Faces Trial Over Alleged Oil Pollution in Nigeria
Shell appeared in court Tuesday over allegations that oil pollution from its operations in Nigeria has deprived thousands of residents…
African Union Leaders Push for Reparations at Addis Ababa Summit
African Union leaders gathered in Addis Ababa are renewing calls for reparations for slavery and colonialism, despite resistance from former…
AI Tool Developed to Predict, Prevent Food Insecurity in Kenya
Researchers from the University of California, with support from Microsoft, are developing an artificial intelligence tool aimed at helping communities…
Namibia’s Founding Father Sam Nujoma Dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, the liberation leader who guided Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its…
Rwanda, Namibia Sign Agreement to Strengthen Correctional Services
The Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) and Namibia Correctional Service have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in rehabilitation, training,…
Uganda Launches Clinical Trial for Sudan Strain Ebola Vaccine
Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners, has initiated the first-ever clinical…
Trump Vows to Cut U.S. Funding to South Africa, Launches Investigation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to cut all U.S. funding to South Africa and launch an investigation into the…
Nigeria Labour Union Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Plans Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a government-approved 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs and announced a nationwide protest for…
France Completes Military Withdrawal From Chad
France has officially handed over its last military base in Chad, marking the end of its defense presence in the…