AFRICOM Outlines Africa Strategy, But Questions Linger Over U.S. Interests
The commander of United States Africa Command AFRICOM has presented a new vision for deeper cooperation with African militaries, linking…
Category: Africa
Uganda Partially Restores Internet After Museveni Wins Seventh Term
Ugandan authorities late on Saturday partially restored internet access after President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of last week’s…
Uganda Imposes a Nationwide Internet Shutdown ahead of Presidential Elections
The Ugandan government has ordered a nationwide shutdown of public internet access and selected mobile services ahead of the general elections scheduled…
Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse
AP – Somalia’s government on Thursday denied an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging…
Central African Republic Votes as Touadéra Seeks Controversial Third Term
Voters in the Central African Republic headed to the polls on Sunday as President Faustin Archange Touadéra seeks a third…
Tanzania President Justifies Police Use of Deadly Force After Election Protests
The president of Tanzania has defended police killings that occurred during recent protests following the country’s disputed 2025 election. President…
Guinea-Bissau’s Military Seizes Power, Installs General as Transitional Leader
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau seized control of the government on Wednesday, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and suspending the electoral process,…
Tanzania Charges Dozens with Treason Over Election Protests
Authorities in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason following violent protests that erupted after the country’s general election…
Tanzania Warns Citizens Against Sharing Protest Images
The Tanzanian government has warned citizens not to post or share photos and videos that could “cause panic” as the…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Reportedly Flees The Country
After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address…
South African Court Rejects Lungu Family’s Bid to Appeal Burial Ruling
A court in South Africa has rejected an attempt by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to appeal…
Vote Counting Underway in Malawi Presidential Election
Counting of votes has begun following the closure of polling stations at 14:00 GMT in Malawi’s presidential election. Incumbent President…
Togo Suspends RFI and France 24 Amid Rising Tensions with French Media
Togo has suspended two major French-linked media outlets, Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24, for three months, citing concerns…
Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Granted Right to Defend Himself in Treason Trial
Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been granted permission to represent himself in his ongoing treason trial after complaining…
Uganda president signs law bringing back military trials for civilians
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law an amendment allowing military tribunals to try civilians under certain circumstances, the country’s…
‘They Are Not Persecuted’: Ramaphosa Responds to White South Africans Seeking U.S. Asylum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly dismissed claims that a group of white South Africans heading to the United States qualify…
African Innovators Poised to Drive Digital Trade Under AfCFTA
African innovators and entrepreneurs are expected to play a key role in advancing digital trade under the African Continental Free…
Sudan Seeks to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties with Iran
Sudan’s foreign minister met Monday with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries. Ali…
Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Contained as Last Patients Discharged
Uganda discharged its last eight Ebola patients on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward containing an outbreak declared last month,…
Nsanzabaganwa Concludes Term as AU Commission Deputy Chief
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), completed her four-year mandate on Feb. 17 and received a…