Zimbabwe’s Opposition Faces Crackdown as Regional Summit Nears
Zimbabwe’s political landscape is heating up with the arrest of 18 activists, some dramatically removed from an airplane. This crackdown comes as the government warns […]
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Angolan oil revenues fell 20% in June 2024
Angola produced 34.8 million barrels of oil in June 2024, collecting €751 million (714.38 billion kwanzas), a reduction of 20% compared to the previous month, […]
Guinea’s Ex-Dictator Dadis Camara Convicted in Landmark Stadium Massacre Trial
In a historic ruling, Guinea’s former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and seven other military commanders have been found guilty of crimes against humanity for their […]
Sudan: Army chief escapes deadly drone attack
Head of Sudan’s army and Sovereign Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday July 31 in eastern Sudan. According to an […]
Kenya: Appeals Court Strikes Down 2023 Finance Act, Challenging Ruto’s Economic Agenda
In a significant legal setback for President William Ruto’s administration, Kenya’s Court of Appeal has declared the government’s 2023 finance law unconstitutional. This ruling comes […]
Following Paris Clear Position on Sahara, King Invites French President to Pay State Visit to Morocco
King Mohammed VI has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to pay a State visit to Morocco following “the clear and strong position” adopted by France […]
Cape Verde: Parliament approves creation of Environmental Climate Fund
Cape Verde’s parliament on Tuesday July 30 approved the creation of the Climate and Environmental Fund (FCA), which will be funded by €12 million converted […]
Court restricts protests in Lagos to Freedom, Peace parks
A Lagos High Court has restricted protesters taking part in the proposed August 1 nationwide protest to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota, and […]
Guinea’s Constitutional Overhaul: Paving the Way for Democratic Transition
Guinea’s transitional authorities have presented a draft constitution aimed at reducing and limiting presidential terms. This move could potentially allow current military leader Mamady Doumbouya […]
Press Freedom Under Siege: Somalia’s Crackdown on Journalists
Somalia’s media landscape is facing a troubling trend of journalist arrests and intimidation. The recent detention of AliNur Salaad for reporting on drug use in […]