Tragic Mass Shooting in South Africa Claims 11 Lives
At least 11 people — including a three-year-old child — have been killed in a mass shooting at a hostel in South Africa, with 14 more wounded after gunmen opened…
Western Nations Urge Tanzania to Return Bodies of Post-Election Victims
Western governments are urging Tanzania to return the bodies of all people killed during the violent unrest that erupted after the country’s disputed October elections. Seventeen embassies — including the…
Eritrea Frees High-Profile Detainees After Years of Secretive Imprisonment
Several individuals detained in Eritrea, including Zeragaber and a number of well-known figures, were unexpectedly freed on Thursday. Among those released were businessmen Tesfalem Mengsteab and Bekure Mebrahtu, as well…
Tanzanian Activist Mange Kimambi Says Government Pushed Meta to Remove Her Instagram After Election Unrest
Prominent Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi says her Instagram accounts were deliberately taken down after she used them to rally citizens to protest against the government following the disputed 29 October…
Trump Hosts DR Congo–Rwanda Peace Deal Signing as Leaders Seek to End Years of Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have formally signed a peace agreement aimed at ending years of deadly conflict in eastern DR Congo, during a high-profile ceremony…
Obasanjo Announces Launch of Accra Reset Secretariat at G20
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a historic address at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, formally announcing the commencement of the Accra Reset’s interim Secretariat in Ghana. He…
Kenyan MPs Accuse British Troops of Years of Abuse, Killings and Environmental Harm
Kenya’s Parliament has levelled serious accusations against British soldiers stationed in the country, alleging decades of sexual abuse, unlawful killings, environmental damage and human rights violations linked to military training…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Quits as Mass Kidnappings Intensify Nationwide
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, citing health concerns, according to an announcement from the presidency. His resignation comes at a…
Zambian-American Influencer Jailed 18 Months After Admitting to Online Hate Speech Against President
A Zambian-American social media personality has been handed an 18-month prison sentence for hate speech after admitting to making offensive online comments about Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema. Ethel Chisono Edwards…
Zambia’s Toxic Mine Disaster Sparks Battle Over Accountability as China Faces Scrutiny
When the mine dam gave way, Lamec already had misgivings about safety at the Chinese-operated copper site in northern Zambia. He says damaged protective gear often goes unreplaced, forcing workers…