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Zambia opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have been placed under police custody following an investigation into their treason offence amid the disputed presidential election. According to the Zambia Police Service, the two opposition leaders had been arrested, interrogated, and statements of warning and caution have been documented. The police failed […]
Emmanuel Nchimbi, Tanzania’s vice-president, has submitted his resignation letter while serving less than a year in office amid rumors of increasing political rifts with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Emmanuel Nchimbi, who is 54 years old, said in his resignation letter that he has decided to honor the wishes of the president. The news of Nchimbi […]
President-Elect of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema is set to take the oath of office on September 1 amid the ongoing unresolved issue of whether a petition against his election was duly filed or not. According to the Zambian government, the seven-day window allowed for challenging the election results under the Constitution has elapsed without receiving a […]
The corruption trial against Ken Ofori-Atta has been delayed until September 29, 2026. The prosecution authorities continue their attempts to bring the former finance minister to the USA court. Mr. Ofori-Atta is being charged with 28 counts of corruption and other corruption-related crimes for the revenue assurance arrangements entered into between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited […]
Election-related procurement problems have led to the temporary suspension of a KSh 6.5 billion tender by Kenya, creating even more fears as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. IEBC has vehemently denied any accusations that the tender criteria were rigged in favor of the South Korean firm Miru Systems Ltd. “I want to […]
More than 150 suspected terrorists, including commanders, combatants, and associates, have given themselves up to the military in the north-eastern part of Nigeria. This is because of the ongoing pressure exerted on the terrorist groups in the region through operations conducted by the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai. These operations involve intelligence-driven campaigns […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is gearing up for a historic trial after confirming all 17 charges against former SDF commander Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri. This will be the first-ever ICC trial regarding the situation in Libya involving war crimes and crimes against humanity. Why is the Case Important? The case has been confirmed […]
A wide-ranging crackdown against organised cybercrime gangs has led to the arrest of 58 individuals in 22 countries and six continents, as Interpol targets criminal gangs accused of conducting romance, cryptocurrency, investment and other financial scams. This particular crackdown, dubbed Operation Jackal IV, targeted West African crime syndicates, particularly the Nigerian-based Black Axe syndicate, which, […]
Military commander of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared that he will contest for the presidency in the 2031 general elections, thus bringing Uganda’s political succession once again into national discussion. This was announced by Kainerugaba on August 25, as he predicted winning the general elections in a landslide margin. He added that his father, […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that those involved in violent xenophobic attacks against immigrants will be arrested as pressure increases on the government concerning the violence. The president was speaking at Parliament, where he pledged that those responsible for the attacks will be arrested and face prosecution. He added that the government will not allow […]
The courtrooms in Zambia were closed on the last day for challenging the outcome of the presidential elections in the country. It sparked concern over justice and the future of the election, which is contested. The Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court of the country were included among the closed courts as the opponent was […]
Uganda has approved the deployment of about 1,200 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel to an international stabilisation force in Gaza, placing an African military in the spotlight of a US plan for Gaza’s post-war security. The Ugandan Parliament approved the troops’ deployment on August 6 after the government revealed that the United States had […]
The political path that Sudan may follow in the future seems to change after the Islamist Movement in the country decided to back General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan as the country’s leader for the next phase of the ongoing war and political transition process, according to the leaks revealed by Sudanese political analyst Awab Azzam AlBoshi. […]
A peace road map, designed to help restart peace negotiations and minimize violence, has been drawn up by the Democratic Republic of Congo and the rebel group known as M23. With mistrust, territorial disputes, and regional tensions still existing as obstacles in the peace process, however, there are questions about whether the new road map […]
On August 21, 2026, in north-central Nigeria, gunmen raided the Kpenya mosque located in Niger State during Friday prayers and kidnapped several worshippers. The abduction of worshippers occurred at the Kpenya Mosque situated in the village of Dekara in the local government area of Borgu, when gunmen surrounded the mosque and then kidnapped worshippers and […]
After heavy rains that fell overnight Sunday, the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea, collapsed, killing at least 30 people and leaving many injured. The collapse made a large heap of waste fall off the landfill site onto informal housing structures and dwellings in the vicinity. The accident has highlighted the dangers involved in poor handling […]
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has emerged victorious in securing a second five-year term, after winning 61.4% of the votes, giving him the mandate to implement an economic development program through investments focusing on copper production and restructuring of debt. The Zambia Electoral Commission has announced the victory of the 64-year-old president on Thursday morning, August […]
The number of dead following the ferry tragedy in northwest Nigeria has risen to 52, with the majority being children, according to Sokoto state officials. The overcrowded boat capsized while ferrying farmers and workers bound for rice farms in Gorau town of the Goronyo Local Government Area. Rescue and recovery teams continued their operation as […]
Zambia has just finished an election, and instead of the story fading into the background, it has taken a darker turn. Within days of the results being announced, Zambia opposition arrests became international news, with the United Nations human rights chief stepping in to demand answers. Here in South Africa, where memories of our own […]
Commencement of the presidential race for Nigeria in 2027 has commenced with President Bola Tinubu being challenged by political figures such as Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. The January 16 election is occurring in the context of inflation and economic as well as security challenges facing the most populous country on the continent. More than […]