Uganda Election Vote Count Begins as Opposition Cries Foul Amid Internet Blackout
Votes are being tallied across parts of Uganda following Thursday’s presidential and parliamentary elections, as the opposition raises fresh allegations of widespread electoral malpractice amid a nationwide internet shutdown. Opposition…
Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Arming Fano Rebels as Red Sea Tensions Threaten New Conflict
Ethiopian authorities say they have intercepted a large consignment of ammunition allegedly sent from Eritrea to armed rebels, raising fresh fears of a renewed conflict between the two Horn of…
Why the UAE Has Incurred Somalia’s Wrath After Somaliland Recognition
Somalia’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates has sharply deteriorated following Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, a move Mogadishu considers a direct threat to its territorial…
Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protection for Somali Immigrants
The Trump administration has announced plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, a move that will strip thousands of their legal protections and make them eligible for…
Uganda Election Chief Says He Has Received Threats Over Results Declaration
Uganda’s electoral commission chairman, Simon Byabakama, says he has received threats warning him against declaring certain presidential candidates winners following Thursday’s general election. Speaking to the BBC at the Electoral…
Over 200 Suspected Bandits Killed in Major Nigerian Security Operation – Officials
More than 200 suspected members of an armed kidnapping gang have been killed during an ongoing security operation in central Nigeria, according to Kogi State authorities. The large-scale offensive, which…
From Term Limits Critic to Seventh-Term Bidder: Museveni’s Grip on Power in Uganda
Yoweri Museveni once openly criticised African leaders who clung to power for too long, but nearly four decades after taking office, Uganda’s long-serving president is now seeking a seventh term.…
President John Mahama Enhances Police Capacity with Vehicle Handover
Strengthening Police Operations President John Mahama has recently made a significant contribution to the Ghana Police Service by handing over 100 Nissan pickup vehicles. This initiative is a critical part…
Two Robbery Suspects Convicted and Sentenced to Prison After Robbery Incident in Obuasi
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has successfully secured convictions for two robbery suspects following a trial at the Bekwai Circuit Court. The convicts, identified as Francis Oppong (Kwame Abuu)…
Man Burnt to Death in Suspected Arson Attack at Assin Fosu
A 26-year-old man has died after being burnt in a suspected arson fire in Assin Fosu in Ghana’s Central Region, authorities say. The incident occurred in the early hours of…