Faith Zaba, the editor of Zimbabwe Independent, was arrested by Zimbabwean police on July 1, 2025, over a satirical article that allegedly insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The article, published on …
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Liberia recently held a symbolic reburial ceremony for former President William Tolbert, marking 45 years since his assassination during a military coup in 1980. Tolbert, who was believed to have …
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Kenya Shifts First Nuclear Power Plant Project to Siaya
Kenya’s plan to build its first nuclear power plant has taken a new direction as the government shifts focus from Kilifi County to Siaya County, following strong opposition from residents …
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Human Rights Watch Condemns Violent Attacks on Malawi Protesters
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised serious concerns over Malawi’s preparedness to hold free and fair general elections in September 2025, following a violent attack on peaceful demonstrators by a …
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South Africa Seeks More Time to Finalize Trade Deal With U.S.
South Africa is requesting an extension from the United States government to allow more time for ongoing negotiations on a trade deal before a new U.S. tariff regime is set …
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine Condemns Alleged Abduction of Ruling Party MP
Ugandan opposition leader and popular politician Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has spoken out strongly following the reported abduction of a sitting member of parliament. He described the …
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Police Take Over PDP National Secretariat Amid Leadership Crisis
In an effort to prevent a potential breakdown of law and order, the Nigerian Police Force has taken control of the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wadata …
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Ruto Welcomes EBRD Move to Open African Office in Nairobi
President William Ruto has expressed happiness over the decision of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to set up its African continental office in Nairobi, Kenya. The move …
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South African Rand Flat After Political Fallout Over Deputy Minister’s Firing
The South African rand showed little movement in early trade on Friday, stabilising after sharp declines on Thursday, as political tensions between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Democratic Alliance (DA)—his …
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President Tinubu Thanks Governors for Loyalty, Pledges Commitment to Renewed Hope Agenda During Visit to Nasarawa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Nigerian governors for their loyalty and commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President made this known during his official one-day visit to Nasarawa …