Chinese National Arrested in Kenya for Smuggling Queen Ants
A Chinese national has been sentenced to one year in prison after attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 live queen garden ants out of Kenya, highlighting growing concerns over illegal…
Deadly Floods Kill Dozens in Angola as Heavy Rains Devastate Luanda and Beyond
Dozens of people have been confirmed dead after intense flooding swept through parts of Angola, with the capital, Luanda, and the central city of Benguela among the hardest hit areas.…
Senegal Police Disrupt Transnational Paedophile Gang Operations
Senegalese authorities say they have arrested 14 people and dismantled a criminal network accused of exploiting children in an operation spanning Senegal and France. In a statement, police said all…
US Slams South African Defense Over Military Cooperation with Iran
The United States has accused South Africa’s defence authorities of defying government directives by allowing Iranian warships to participate in naval exercises in the country’s waters, sparking fresh diplomatic tension…
Uganda Election Tensions Rise as Opposition Supporters Killed and Museveni Takes Clear Lead
At least seven opposition supporters were killed overnight in Uganda amid disputed clashes, as early presidential election results show President Yoweri Museveni taking a commanding lead. The deaths occurred in…
Kruger National Park Closed as Deadly Floods Devastate Parts of South Africa
Kruger National Park has been temporarily shut to visitors after severe flooding hit South Africa’s northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, forcing emergency evacuations of guests and staff, some of…
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…
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…