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86-Year-Old Ugandan MP Moses Ali Seeking Re-Election Sparks Health Concerns
A 86-year-old Ugandan lawmaker Moses Ali campaigning for re-election has stirred public concern over his health and fitness for office.
The footage captures the veteran politician, who is…
Cholera, Mpox Surge Push Africa into Dual Health Emergency — Africa CDC Warns
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised the alarm over a growing dual public health crisis on the continent, as cholera and mpox outbreaks escalate…
Kenyan Officer Arrested After Vendor Shot in Face During Protest
A Kenyan police officer has been arrested following public outrage over the shooting of an unarmed street vendor during a protest in Nairobi, the National Police Service (NPS)…
Tuaregs File ICC Complaint Against Mali, Burkina Armies and Russian Allies
Tuareg associations from Mali and Burkina Faso have lodged a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the national armies of both countries and Russian…
Guinea Junta Forms New Election Body Ahead of Constitutional Referendum, 2025 Polls
Guinea’s military-led government has established a new institution to oversee the country’s electoral process, including a constitutional referendum scheduled for…
Niger-Benin Border Standoff Chokes Trade as Security Tensions Persist
Nearly two years after Niger’s military seized power and shut its border with Benin, tensions over sovereignty, security, and French influence have hardened into a prolonged…
ECOWAS strengthens regional efforts to tackle illicit drug menace
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strengthened its efforts to tackle the menace of illicit drug trafficking, consumption, and organised crime by validating the 2024…
No Evidence Traoré Threatened to Wipe Out Nigeria
Viral social media claims that Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, vowed to destroy Nigeria are baseless and not supported by any credible evidence.
A series of viral Facebook posts…
Botswana Speaker Praises China’s Role in Africa’s Growth
The Speaker of Botswana’s National Assembly, Mr. Dithapelo Keorapetse, has commended China for its sustained support toward Africa’s development, describing the country as a vital partner in…
Kiir Sacks South Sudan’s Chief Justice, Appoints Successor
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s long-serving Chief Justice, Chan Reec Madut, and his deputy, John Gatwech Lul, in a major shake-up of the judiciary.
The…