Africa

Uganda police were heavily present in Kampala on Tuesday in anticipation of an upcoming anti-corruption rally, despite the authorities having banned the event. President Yoweri Museveni, known for his long-standing authoritarian rule, had cautioned protesters against proceeding, warning them of severe consequences. Ahead of the planned demonstration, three opposition lawmakers …

David Maraga, former Chief Justice of Kenya, has been appointed by the East African Community (EAC) to head the election observation mission in Rwanda. EAC Secretary-General Veronica Nduva announced this during a Friday press briefing in Kigali. Maraga will oversee 55 observers tasked with monitoring Rwanda’s presidential and parliamentary elections …

A court in Uganda has sentenced a 24-year-old man to six years in prison for insulting the president and his family through his video posted on TikTok. Edward Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni and his …

Nigerian Generation Z youths are preparing for protests next month to demand better governance from the current administration. Inspired by recent events in Kenya, where protests led President William Ruto to reject signing the Finance Bill 2024 and initiate substantial government reforms, Nigerian youths have mobilized on social media to …

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his salary, aiming to lead by example in responsible governance and show solidarity with the Liberian people. According to reports from the BBC, this decision underscores his commitment to addressing economic challenges and enhancing transparency in government expenditure. Previously earning …

Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, has declared a 21-day mourning period starting Tuesday to honor Vice President Saulos Chilima, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash on Monday. Chakwera has also ordered that all flags be flown at half-mast during this period of mourning. Details regarding funeral arrangements will …

Tens of thousands of genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti in an effort to stop the spread of an invasive species that transmits malaria. Male non-biting Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes developed by Oxitec, a UK-based biotechnology company, carry a gene that kills female offspring before they mature. Only …

President William Ruto has touched down in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the yearly gathering of the Africa CEO Forum.   Throughout his time there, Ruto is set to partake in various activities, such as holding discussions with investors, joining a presidential panel, and sitting down for an interview with …

By: AFP Tunisian authorities ordered Sunday the arrest of two political commentators over critical comments, a lawyer told AFP, a day after security forces stormed the bar association and took a third pundit into custody.   Sonia Dahmani, also a lawyer, was arrested late Saturday after criticising the state of …

Authorities in Bushenyi District, western Uganda, have initiated an inquiry into the peculiar demise of a Kenyan student enrolled at Kampala International University (KIU). The individual in question, Isaac Otieno Ochola, 33 years old, was said to be studying at KIU’s western campus located in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality. Marcial Tumusiime, spokesperson …