From camouflage to tracksuits – Guinea’s junta leader becomes civilian presidentBy January 17, 20260 From the moment Mamadi Doumbouya seized power in September 2021, he struck an imposing figure. Just 36 years old at…
Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested pollBy January 17, 20260 Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday’s election, extending his four decades in power by another…
Will Voters in One of the World’s Youngest Nations Re-Elect an 81-Year-Old President?By January 16, 20260 Across Uganda’s campaign trail, youth energy is unmistakable. Whether wrapped in the ruling party’s trademark yellow or clad in the…
Ethiopia Claims Eritrea Supplied Ammunition to Armed Rebels as Regional Tensions EscalateBy January 16, 20260 Ethiopian authorities say they have intercepted tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition allegedly sent by Eritrea to an armed…
US Accuses South African Military of Growing Closeness With IranBy January 16, 20260 The United States has accused South Africa’s defence establishment of defying government instructions by allowing Iranian warships to take part…
Opposition Supporters Killed Overnight as Museveni Takes Early Election LeadBy January 16, 20260 At least seven supporters of Uganda’s opposition were killed overnight under disputed circumstances, as preliminary results from Thursday’s presidential election…
Votes Counted in Uganda Election as Opposition Claims RiggingBy January 16, 20260 Ballot counting is underway in several parts of Uganda following presidential and parliamentary elections held amid an internet shutdown and…
How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in AfricaBy January 15, 20260 When the leaders of the United States, China and Russia look at Africa today, they see immense opportunity: vast reserves…
Operation Against Nigerian Kidnapping Gang Leaves ‘200 Bandits’ Dead, Officials SayBy January 15, 20260 A large-scale security operation targeting armed kidnapping gangs in central Nigeria has reportedly resulted in the deaths of more than…
Tragic Death of Adichie’s Young Son Highlights the Fragile State of Nigeria’s Health SectorBy January 15, 20260 The death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, the son of acclaimed novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has reignited intense public debate over…
