Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Accuses Government of Plotting Arrest
This accusation follows Lungu's controversial suggestion of a possible government change before the 2026 elections, a statement perceived by many as a threat.
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Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno Sworn in as Chad's President Amid Controversy
Deby, a career soldier, seized power three years ago following the death of his father, Idriss Déby, who had ruled Chad with an iron fist for three decades.
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman's Hat-Trick Leads Atalanta to Europa League Glory
Lookman opened the scoring with two goals in the first 26 minutes and sealed the win with a third, 15 minutes from full-time, becoming only the sixth player to score a hat-trick in a European final, a feat last achieved in 1975.
Egyptians Accused in Deadly Shipwreck Case Released from Greek Jail
The men had been charged with being part of the crew of the Adriana, a severely overcrowded trawler that capsized and sank near Greece last June with an estimated 700 people on board.
Kenyan Mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui Found Dead Near Mt. Everest Summit
According to the Himalayan Times, Kirui exhibited abnormal behavior and refused to return to camp or use supplementary oxygen, as reported by Nawang Sherpa, who was climbing with him. The fate of Nawang Sherpa remains unknown.
Biden and Ruto Forge New Technological Partnership During Historic White House Visit
This visit also marked Kenya's designation as a major non-NATO ally, coinciding with Kenya's preparations to deploy forces to Haiti under a U.N.-led initiative to address the security crisis in the Caribbean country.
Tunisia Imprisons Two Journalists as Press Freedom Concerns Raise
Mourad Zghidi and Borhan Bsaiss, both journalists with IFM radio, were detained this month over political comments made on the radio.
Top Problems for 'Fixing' in South Africa as May 29 Election Heatsup
Business owners like Lezanne Viviers, a fashion industry professional in Johannesburg, have been grappling with persistent electricity cuts since 2007, when state-owned electricity supplier Eskom began implementing scheduled blackouts known as “load shedding.”
Deadly Raid in Northcentral Nigeria Leaves Dozen Dead in Latest Violence
The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region, which have been attributed to ongoing conflicts between nomadic herders and rural farmers over control of water and land resources.
Low Female Participation in Botswana's Upcoming Elections Raises Concerns
This continues a troubling trend from the last general election, where a mere 5% of elected members were women.
Nigerian Army Rescues Hundreds of Hostages from Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest
This rescue operation marks a critical step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Boko Haram's influence in northeastern Nigeria.
Kenyan Government Defends Lavish President Ruto's US Trip
Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura defended the expenditure, stating, "The benefits from this visit far outweigh such a million times," though he did not confirm the exact cost.
Austrian Leader Applauds UK’s Outsourcing of Asylum Proceedings to Rwanda
This statement came during a joint news conference with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, held in Vienna.
Tragic Ferry Accident in Egypt Claims Lives of Nine Women and Children
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed that nine other passengers sustained injuries. Six of the injured received immediate treatment at the site, while three others were transferred to local hospitals for further care.
A Section of Ugandan MPs Desperately Want 'Corrupt' Commissioners Sacked
The concerned MPs allege that Hon. Akampurira Prossy, Hon. Silwanyi Solomon, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, and Hon. Afoyochan Esther have engaged in behavior that undermines the integrity of the Parliamentary Commission
Shocking Revelations About the Americans in Failed DR Congo Coup
The assailants were met with fierce resistance from Kamerhe’s guards, who reportedly killed several attackers.