Uganda: former LRA rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo found guilty of war crimes
An Ugandan Court found former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo guilty of 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against Humanity. Arrested […]
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Mpox: African Union’s Health Agency triggers its highest alert level
On Tuesday August 13, the African Union’s Health Agency declared a “public health emergency” in the face of the mpox epidemic sweeping the continent. This […]
Tanzania: Leaders of main opposition party freed
The leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Freeman Mbowe and Tundu Lissu, arrested before a rally banned by police in the southwestern town of Mbeya, […]
Kenya aviation union plans strike over Indian Adani deal
The workers at one of the busiest airports in Africa, the international airport in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, announced a strike on Monday, August 19, to […]
Turkey Mediates Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions Over Coastal Deal
Turkey has hosted a second round of talks between Ethiopia and Somalia, addressing tensions sparked by Ethiopia’s agreement with Somaliland. The deal, which would grant […]
South Africa: upheaval in Jacob Zuma’s MK party
Just over two months following its significant victory in the national elections, Jacob Zuma’s MK party is in disarray. Having missed out on joining the […]
Sixteen people missing after boat accident in Nigeria
Rescue agencies confirmed on Monday August 12 that sixteen persons are said to have perished in northern Nigeria after their overcrowded boat overturned. The national […]
Mozambicans, Chinese exchange experience on hospital ship docked in Maputo
Mozambican and Chinese military doctors are exchanging experiences on the Chinese navy’s “Peace Ark” hospital ship, moored in Maputo Port, which has the capacity to […]
Paris Olympics: Bronze Medal Cements Morocco’s Status as Football Powerhouse (AU)
Morocco’s bronze medal at the Paris-2024 Olympic Games cements Morocco’s status as a football powerhouse and is a massive achievement for African football, the African […]
Tunisia: President Kaïs Saïed to have only two challengers in Presidential race
Kaïs Saïed will have only two contenders in Tunisia’s presidential elections slated for October 6, 2024. Only three candidates, including Kaïs Saïed, were on the […]