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Namibia Takes Stand: Blocks Vessel Suspected of Carrying Arms for Israel

August 28, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

In a bold move that’s sending ripples through international waters, Namibia has barred a ship suspected of transporting military cargo bound for Israel from docking […]

Anti-Corruption Protesters Clash with Authorities in Uganda’s Capital

July 24, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

Tensions flared in Kampala as police detained dozens of anti-corruption protesters, defying a ban on demonstrations. The capital saw a heavy deployment of police and […]

Zimbabwe’s Opposition Faces Setback as Court Upholds Bail Denial

July 19, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

Zimbabwe’s political landscape has been rocked by controversy as the High Court upheld a lower court’s decision to deny bail to 79 opposition activists, including […]

Gambia’s Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation

July 16, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

In a significant victory for human rights advocates, Gambia’s parliament has decisively rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female […]

Ugandan Activists Challenge Anti-LGBTQ Law in Supreme Court

July 12, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

Human rights activists in Uganda have filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, contesting a lower court’s decision to uphold the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act […]

Sierra Leone Takes Bold Step to End Child Marriage

July 3, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

Sierra Leone has taken a significant stride in protecting its youth by officially outlawing child marriage. President Julius Maada Bio signed groundbreaking legislation aimed at […]

Rwanda Asylum Scheme: A £320m Gamble in UK Politics

July 1, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

As the UK general election approaches, the controversial Rwanda asylum scheme has become a focal point of political debate, with over £320 million in potential […]

Mauritania’s Election: Stability, Security, and Slavery in the Spotlight

June 28, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

Mauritania, a strategically important West African nation, is heading to the polls with nearly 2 million voters set to cast their ballots. The election unfolds […]

Mali’s Political Crackdown Intensifies as Opposition Figures Sent to Prison

June 27, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

In a troubling development for Mali’s fragile democracy, opposition politicians arrested in a recent government crackdown have been transferred to prisons across the country. This […]

Chaos Erupts in Kenya as Tax Protests Turn Violent

June 26, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

Kenya witnessed a day of unprecedented turmoil as anti-tax protesters stormed the parliament, setting part of the building ablaze and forcing lawmakers to flee. The […]

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