Ghana’s MPs Resubmit Controversial Anti-LGBT Bill Amid Outcry
A group of 10 MPs in Ghana has resubmitted a controversial bill aimed at imposing some of the strictest restrictions on LGBT rights in Africa. […]
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Uganda Unveils 2025/2026 Financial Year Resource Envelope worth of over USh57 trillion
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has announced on January 28 the projected resource envelope for the 2025/2026 financial year, which is set […]
Egypt and UN back Lebanon’s new Government, express optimism for future stability
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have both extended their support to Lebanon’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, as the […]
Libya: Parliament passes national reconciliation law by majority
The Libyan Parliament passed a national reconciliation law by a majority vote late Tuesday, in the latest effort to heal rifts in the North African […]
Ghana: Supreme Court confirms ruling party’s majority in Parliament
The ruling party in Ghana’s Parliament has retained its majority—at least according to a decision issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 12. The […]
Ghana’s revived efforts to enact anti-LGBTQ law threaten human rights, HIV response
Ghana’s parliament has resubmitted a controversial new law, which proposes up to three years of imprisonment for LGBTQ individuals and increased penalties for promoting LGBTQ […]
Morocco: Emmanuel Macron Reaffirms France’s Support for Moroccan Sovereignty over Western Sahara
In a strongly worded speech before the Moroccan parliament, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s strong and solid position regarding Western Sahara. The French president […]
Tunisia: Kaïs Saïed takes the oath after his re-election
President Kaïs Saïed was sworn in for his second term as President on Monday, October 21, before members of Parliament, just two weeks after securing […]
Kenya: Impeachment motion against Vice-president voted by MPs
In an unprecedented move in Kenya, Members of Parliament voted on Tuesday evening, October 8, to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua following a lengthy day […]
Ethiopia: Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie elected President
Ethiopia has a new President. On Monday, October 7, Parliament elected Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s first female Head of […]