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Protest: Kenya’s President Dismisses Almost Entire Cabinet
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. He said the move affects…
Tiktoker sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for insulting President
A Ugandan court has sentenced Edward Awebwa, 24, a tiktoker to six years in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba in a TikTok video. The charges…
Junta-Led Burkina Faso Plans To Ban Same S3x Relationship
Junta-led Burkina Faso has adopted a plan to ban homosexuality, becoming the latest African nation to do so despite international condemnation. A cabinet meeting on Wednesday approved the plan that “bans homosexuality,”…
The ex-gangster who has become South Africa’s sports minister
A former gangster and bank robber who turned into a nightclub owner and opposition politician, Gayton McKenzie has now risen to become South Africa’s…
Rwanda Govt Says It Won’t Refund £270million Paid By UK In Asylum Programme Despite…
Rwanda has stated that it will not refund the £270million paid by Britain for the controversial asylum seeker programme, despite the new UK government cancelling the initiative. Dr. Doris Uwicyeza Picard, a…
Tinubu Re-elected ECOWAS Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government for a second one-year term. The unanimous decision was made by fellow Heads of Government at the 65th…
Five South Africa cities rank among top 10 for highest crime rates worldwide
Recent data from Numbeo has revealed that five South Africa cities rank among the top ten globally for the highest crime rates. These cities, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Durban, Johannesburg, and Port…
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage, Imposes 15-Year Prison Sentence For Violators Including Parents,…
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has signed into law a bill prohibiting child marriage, imposing harsh penalties on offenders. The signing…
Kenya Police Clash With Protesters As Tax Bill Unrest Continues
Police have fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters across Kenya as demonstrations against a controversial finance bill continue, even after the president said he would not sign it. In the capital city,…
South Africa Opposition Debuts In Ramaphosa’s Unity Cabinet
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new cabinet, allocating ministerial posts to opposition politicians while retaining close ally Enoch Godongwana as finance minister, signaling…
IMF approves $360m loan to Ghana, says economic reforms paying off
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to disburse $360 million to Ghana as part of its $3 billion loan arrangement. In a statement on Friday, the IMF said the new tranche increases the country’s…
Kenya Protests Simmer After Deadly Week Of Demonstrations
A High Court in Kenya has ruled in favour of a petition demanding a halt to the use of potentially deadly weaponry by police. Hundreds gathered for the funeral of a teenage demonstrator killed during Kenya’s…
Guinea junta leader’s ex-deputy dies in detention
The former right-hand man to Guinea’s ruling general died in detention days after being sentenced by a military court, prosecutors said Wednesday, with his lawyer branding the death suspicious. Sadiba…
Kenya’s president says he won’t sign finance bill that led protesters to storm parliament
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. It was the biggest assault on Kenya’s…
Kenyan MPs pass controversial finance bill amid protests
Despite sustained protests from thousands of citizens, Kenya’s national assembly has passed the controversial finance bill. The lawmakers voted 195 against 106 to pass the bill on Tuesday in an exercise with no…
Kenya’s Ruto vows response to ‘treasonous events’ in anti-tax protests
Kenya’s President William Ruto vowed to take a tough line against “violence and anarchy” on Tuesday after protests against his government’s proposed tax hikes turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament.…
Ghana reaches debt restructuring agreement with its $13 billion Eurobond holders
Ghana has reached an agreement in principle with its bondholders to restructure its $13 billion Eurobonds. According to sources who spoke with Reuters, bondholders will face up to a 37% haircut on principal,…
Details of Meeting Between Tinubu and South African President Ramaphosa in Johannesburg Emerge
The details of the meeting between President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa have emerged.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the two African leaders held a…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa sworn in for second full term as president
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa hailed “the beginning of a new era” on Wednesday as he was sworn in for a second full term as president after his weakened…
Tinubu congratulates Ramaphosa on re-election
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on his re-election. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said in a…
Ghana Announces Three Weeks Of Power Cuts Over Reduced Gas From Nigeria
Ghana's state-owned electricity company has announced a three-week power outage due to reduced gas supply from Nigeria. This has exacerbated the…
South Africa’s ANC Strikes 11th-Hour Deal To Form Government
South Africa’s long-standing ruling ANC said Thursday it has reached an agreement with several other parties to form a coalition, after failing to win an outright majority in May’s general election. Speaking on the…
‘We need time to investigate’ — Zuma asks IEC not to declare results on Sunday
Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, has warned the country’s independent electoral commission (IEC) not to declare the election results as scheduled on Sunday. The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, which…
South Africa’s ANC loses majority, seeks coalition
South Africa’s ruling ANC awaited the imminent confirmation on Saturday that it had lost its three-decade-old absolute majority and would have to find allies if it is to remain in power. With more than 98 percent…