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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 […]
Rwandan officials are holding discussions with Italy about a potential agreement to host irregular migrants, even as Kigali insists no final decision has yet been made. The discussion comes amid attempts by Italy to establish EU-funded “return hubs” outside the EU following the migrant crisis in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Yolande Makolo, a […]
The North African enclave of Ceuta in Spain has slowly begun to normalize itself after deadly events of migrant crossings that have not been seen for several years. Ceuta migrant surges recovery, In July 2026, approximately 72,000 migrants tried to illegally enter Spanish territory by crossing borders from Morocco, with at least 88 people losing […]
Bola Tinubu, president of Nigeria, has approved a huge salary increase for the personnel serving in Nigeria’s armed forces. There are plans to offer a pay increase of up to 80% for some of the personnel in the country. Tinubu soldier salary increase, The salary increase will come into effect from September 1, 2026, and […]
Following the migrant influx in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and the resulting deaths, the European Union is considering stepping up border protection and discussing new measures. This was said by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who urged action. Ceuta migrant crisis, This decision comes following an unprecedented breach of the EU’s external […]
Richard Itoro had no option but to leave South Africa; staying in the country could have cost him his life. Richard Itoro South Africa xenophobia, According to the 47-year-old Nigerian, he left the country due to the increasing xenophobic attacks, several death threats, and destruction of the life he had worked hard to build. The […]
Kizza Besigye hospitalized, the Ugandan opposition leader, has been taken to the intensive care unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where he collapsed during a court hearing, adding to health and political concerns over him. Besigye, who is being tried for treason, allegedly lost consciousness during the hearing, as reported by his wife […]
Ghana will soon experience the biggest constitutional reforms since the inception of its 1992 Constitution because the government has already endorsed some of the recommendations made. Ghana Constitutional Reforms, Some of the most important ones are the extension of the presidential term to five years, reduction of the minimum age for presidential candidates, and alteration […]
The US has made known its sanctions targeting Mahmoud El-Ebiary and several organizations allegedly associated with the international financial network of the Muslim Brotherhood. The recent development has become another step in the overall campaign launched by the US to combat terrorist funding. US sanctions Mahmoud El-Ebiary, Although US officials have claimed that the recent […]
President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye has visited Mali, where he was expected to hold discussions with its transitional head Assimi Goïta, an event that should be considered a very important diplomatic move between two neighbouring West African countries. Senegal President visits Mali, This is happening against the backdrop of growing insecurity and changing alliances […]
The government of Chad has expressed intentions to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), adding to an increasing number of African countries considering their relationship with the Hague-based court. Even though this may seem like a serious political move, the withdrawal will not be completed straight away. Chad withdraws from ICC, According to the […]
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has urged African nations to collaborate when dealing with the issue of migration. In other words, he believes that the continent must unite in order to find solutions that will help people avoid leaving their homes. Ramaphosa Africa migration proposal, This appeal to cooperate in solving the issue […]
Ghana has received its last $371 million disbursement under its $3 billion IMF Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme as part of its efforts to recover from one of the most serious economic crises in recent times. Ghana IMF disbursement, This comes after the IMF completed the programme review, which shows confidence in the country’s economic […]
The petition to seek an international criminal court to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa has attracted wide public attention in Africa. Many articles have noted that Ghana brought the case, while the petition was filed by two individuals from Ghana – security analyst Emmanuel Kotin and former Ghanaian government official Palgrave Boakye-Danquah. ICC investigation […]
The Sudanese Civil War has now entered its most destructive stage as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces shows no sign of stopping. Sudan conflict explained, Over three years since the violence began, millions of people have been displaced, the economy of the country has been shattered, and this […]
Zambia will hold its elections on August 13, 2026, where the vote will determine the new government in charge. Zambia August Elections, However, from the perspective of business and investors, there are many issues that they would like to see how the vote would turn out and what implications this would have on the economy. […]
The leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met to deliberate on the major concerns which the region is facing currently, including terrorism, political instability, economic integration, and cross-border movement of people. ECOWAS regional security summit is being held in the context of continued terrorist attacks, military governments, and calls for more […]
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have entered into a new phase of their peace process after meeting through the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism in Geneva. DRC-Rwanda peace talks, The current round of meetings held in July 2026 is focused on implementing the commitments made during the Washington Accords. While the roadmap has been […]
The global energy landscape is shifting, and yes, Africa is kinda taking center stage. One of the most ambitious, cross-border infrastructure projects in history, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is officially moving toward reality after a landmark 2026 multilateral agreement, and it’s hard to miss. It stretches across 13 coastal nations. This $25 billion mega-project is […]