The Truth About the Widespread Internet Outages Hit East Africa
Service providers such as Airtel Kenya, Vodacom Tanzania, and others across the region have acknowledged the disruptions.
Kenyan Man on Death Row in Saudi Arabia Receives Reprieve
Munyakho, the son of veteran Kenyan journalist Dorothy Kweyu, was sentenced to death in 2011 after a fatal altercation with a colleague that resulted in both parties sustaining stab wounds; however, only Munyakho survived.
Somalia Requests Termination of UN Political Mission
While acknowledging the mission’s significant contributions to the nation's stability, Fiqi expressed Somalia's readiness to transition from UNSOM's political mandate to a UN country team dedicated to addressing development issues.
Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad
This decisive victory eliminates the need for a runoff against his closest rival, Prime Minister Succes Masra, who garnered 18.5 percent of the vote.
Mourning and Memorial for Victims of Bomb Attacks in Displacement Camps in Eastern Congo
The solemn ceremony featured singing and candle lighting, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic incidents.
Kenya Airways Staff Released After Detention in Republic of Congo Over Cargo Dispute
The issue began when Kenya Airways staff at Kinshasa’s main airport rejected a cargo shipment described as "valuable" due to lacking the necessary documentation.
Zimbabwe Faces Currency Chaos as School Term Begins
The ongoing currency crisis has caused widespread anxiety about how school fees, set in US dollars, will be paid in a predominantly cash-based society.
Presidential Election Underway in Chad Amid Delays and High Hopes for Democratic Transition
The election has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, as it promises to end a period of military-led governance that began after the sudden death of Déby’s father, Idriss Déby, who was killed in 2021 amid conflict with rebels.
Cocoa Price Surge and Shortages Impact Producers and Chocolate Makers in Cameroon
Chief Orok John, a local producer from Muyuka, southwest Cameroon, is among those feeling the pinch as diseases weaken his crops and competition for cocoa beans drives prices higher.
Political Tensions Characterize Chad's Imminent Elections
Success Masra, the current prime minister of the interim government and a former African Development Bank executive, is among the main challengers.
Judicial Inquiry Opened Against Cardinal Ambongo in DRC for Seditious Comments
Many within the church view the investigation as a sacrilegious act that could deepen existing divisions in a country already struggling with prolonged conflict in the east.
Airstrike on Displaced Persons Camp in Goma, DR Congo, Kills Nine
The attack has raised serious concerns, with local officials warning that the death toll could increase as many were injured in the blast.
Tensions Brew as Russian Forces Enter Niger Air Base Housing US Troops
The backdrop to this development is a broader deterioration in US-Russia relations, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has strained interactions between the two powers globally.
U.S. Military to Resume Talks with Chad on Troop Deployment After Presidential Election
This development follows a recent decision by the U.S. to withdraw most of its approximately 100 troops from Chad after the Chadian government raised legal concerns about their operations.
International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former CAR President François Bozizé
The warrant was announced by the Special Criminal Court in Bangui, which was established to address war crimes and other violations linked to the country's prolonged conflict since 2003.
Macron Calls on Rwanda to Cease Support for M23 Rebels in Eastern Congo
Despite these assertions, the M23 has been widely criticized and opposed for its military actions and alleged human rights abuses.