ICC Confirms War Crimes Charges Against Ugandan Rebel Leader Joseph Kony
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Ugandan rebel…
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France Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Intensifying Blockade
The French government has urged its citizens to leave Mali immediately as the security situation in the country continues to…
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, widely regarded as one of the most influential vice presidents in American history, has…
WHO Issues New Guidance as Global Health Funding Faces Sharp Decline
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines to help countries cope with the effects of sudden cuts in…
Nigeria’s Government Responds To Trump’s Military Action Threat
The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Deadly Crackdown After Tanzania Election
Human Rights Watch has condemned the violent response of Tanzanian security forces to protests that erupted after last week’s disputed…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Has Died
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga’s office told Reuters…
Kigali to Host Genomic Frontiers 2025, Advancing Africa’s Health Innovation
Next week, Rwanda will host some of the world’s leading figures in science, public health, and innovation as the country…
South Africa’s Ambassador to France Found Dead in Paris
South Africa’s ambassador to France has been found dead at the foot of the Hyatt Regency hotel, a high-rise tower…
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, under the Sahel Confederation, have announced their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).…
UAE Announces Visa Suspension for Ugandans
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has added Uganda to its list of countries subject to a visa suspension for 2026.…
RDF Training Drone Injures Students in Western Rwanda
A military training exercise took a tragic turn on Tuesday afternoon when a drone operated by the Rwanda Defence Force…
Gorilla Families to Be Named at Kwita Izina 2025
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda — September 5, 2025 will mark a milestone for Rwanda’s most celebrated conservation event, Kwita Izina.…
Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies
The family of former President Muhammadu Buhari has announced his passing this afternoon at a clinic in London. The former…
Mali Junta Chief Assimi Goita Granted 5 More Years in Power
Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, has given himself a five-year term as president without an election. He can renew…
Ubumuntu Arts Festival Launches “Digital World Music Program
The Ubumuntu Arts Festival is proud to present the Digital World Music Program, a hybrid artistic initiative that brings together…
Rwanda and DR Congo Sign New Peace Deal, Kinshasa Backed FDLR Militia To Be Dismantled
A new peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) was signed on June 27 in…
Kenya’s Interior Minister Accuses Protesters of Coup Attempt
Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has accused protesters of attempting a coup following deadly nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday. Protests erupted…
Military Court Begins Hearings on Soldier Misconduct in South Sudan
A special military court has officially begun proceedings in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal, to address serious…
Death toll in Kenyan protests rises to 16
The death toll from Wednesday’s nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya has risen to 16, with most of the dead reportedly…