East-Africa
Anti-Immigrant Violence in South Africa Results in Multiple Fatalities
The government of Mozambique has reported that five of its citizens lost their lives in a series of “xenophobic attacks.” In the…
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Ruto delivers full Madaraka Day speech in Wajir
Tuesday June 2, 2026 From Wajir County, a landmark moment has arrived for Kenya. In a clear message of inclusion, history was…
East-Africa
Court Rejects Rwanda’s Legal Claim Over Collapsed UK Asylum Deal
Britain will not owe Kigali a payout over the collapsed migrant-relocation plan after an international court sided with the UK, shutting down…
East-Africa
Djibouti opposition figure accuses Somalia President Mohamud of weakening federal system
Tuesday June 2, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — Djiboutian opposition figure Alexis Mohamed Gueldon has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of eroding…
Southern-Africa
Namibia Reviews 30-Year-Old Immigration Law Amid Policy Update Efforts
Namibia is preparing to overhaul the legal backbone of its migration system, with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security moving…
West-Africa
Guineans Protest ‘Electoral Farce’ Amid Low Voter Turnout
Guinea has taken a significant step towards re-establishing its constitutional framework, as legislative and municipal elections unfolded in the country following the…
East-Africa
Ethiopia election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Monday June 1, 2026 Ethiopians ready to vote in the general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select…
West-Africa
Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff of…
East-Africa
U.S. citizen killed in Garissa county, northeastern Kenya
by Maxwell AmungaMonday June 1, 2026 A crime scene tape in a past scene. Photo Canva A U.S. citizen was stabbed to…
East-Africa
Malawi Presidency Denies Claims President Is ‘Absent’
Questions over whether President Peter Mutharika has been stepping back from the day-to-day demands of governing have drawn a firm rebuttal from…
West-Africa
Former Nigeria Military Chief and Wife Abducted in Katsina
In a troubling incident that underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife have fallen victim…
