Uganda’s Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term Amid Tight Security
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term after winning January’s disputed presidential election, […]
Month: May 2026
Nigerian Military Denies An Airstrike that Killed 100 Civilians at Market
Nigeria’s military on Tuesday denied allegations that an airstrike killed about 100 civilians at a market in Tumfa, Zamfara State, over the week-end. Rights group […]
Benin Opposition Figure Jailed Five Years Over Alleged Coup Support
A Benin Court on Tuesday, May 12, sentenced opposition figure, Soumaïla Sounon Boke, to five years in prison over his alleged connection to a failed […]
Macron at Nairobi Summit: Morocco’s Education System, “An Extraordinary Model” for Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered one of the most notable diplomatic compliments extended to Morocco in recent years when he described the country’s education system […]
South Africa Parliament Reopens Impeachment Process Against Ramaphosa Over ‘Phala Phala Scandal’
South Africa’s National Assembly is set to reopen impeachment-related proceedings against President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa after the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday (May 8) that […]
Ethiopia, US Hold High-Level Talks to Deepen Strategic Cooperation
Ethiopia and the United States held high-level bilateral consultations in Washington, D.C. on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation in […]
UN Chief Calls for Greater African Representation on Security Council
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, May 11, renewed calls for reforms to global institutions, insisting Africa must be granted permanent representation on the […]
South Sudan Opposition Bloc Boycotts Parliament Over Peace Deal Amendment Dispute
In South Sudan, 47 lawmakers, aligned with the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), boycotted a parliamentary sitting on Monday, May 11, in protest against proposed […]
Mauritania, Senegal Hold Talks to Secure Tabaski Sheep Supply
Mauritania and Senegal held talks in Nouakchott on Monday ahead of the Eid El-Kebir festival, popularly known as Tabaski, to strengthen cooperation and ensure the […]
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund Limits Support to Ghana-Based Specialist Care
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (known as ‘MahamaCares’) has announced that it will not fund medical treatment outside Ghana, insisting that all support under the […]