Congo Releases Hundreds of Prisoners to Address Overcrowding Crisis
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken significant steps to address the severe overcrowding in its prisons, starting with the release of 527 inmates […]
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Tanzania: Several opposition leaders arrested before a banned demonstration
Prior to a scheduled protest on Monday August 12, police detained Tundu Lissu, one of Tanzania’s most prominent opposition leaders, and two members of his […]
Uganda: Death toll from collapse of rubbish dump in Kampala continues to rise
In Uganda, the police reported on Sunday August 11 that 18 people had died following the collapse of a rubbish dump in the capital Kampala. […]
Gambia: Arrest of former General Bora Colley alleged member of a death squad under Yahya Jammeh
The Gambian army announced on Saturday August 10 the arrest of a former General, alleged member of a death squad under Yahya Jammeh. Former brigadier-general […]
Five African sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the inscription of five new African sites on the World Heritage List. “We are […]
Morocco, US hold electronic warfare drills
Morocco is taking part in a US-led military exercise dubbed, Arcane Thunder 24, focused on electromagnetic warfare precision synchronization exercises that will take place in […]
Mali declares Swedish ambassador persona non grata
Mali asked the Swedish ambassador to leave the country amid strained relations with the West. The ambassador was ordered on August 9 to leave the […]
Chidimma Adetshina withdraws from Miss South Africa race after controversy over her origins
The controversy surrounding a contestant in the Miss South Africa pageant continues, as Chidimma Adetshina was criticized for her Nigerian origins when she reached the […]
Former CAF President Issa Hayatou passes away
Former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Cameroonian Issa Hayatou, passed away in Paris, on the eve of his 78th birthday. A key […]
Kenya: Police fired tear gas on anti-government demonstrators
On Thursday August 8, Kenyan police used tear gas in the city center of the capital Nairobi, where small groups of demonstrators gathered to protest […]