East-Africa
Mozambique Court Blocks Appeal in Mondlane Trial
The Supreme Court has blocked a bid to broadcast a criminal trial live, ruling that the challenged procedural restriction cannot be appealed…
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Central-Africa
Libya’s Stockpiled Weapons Remain a Blind Spot in Peace Agreement
A deal signed in Tripoli on August 30 by Libya’s rival eastern and western factions may open the door to national elections…
West-Africa
U.S. Adds Nigeria to Child Soldiers List, Risking Military Aid Cuts
Nigeria has been placed on the United States’ 2026 list of countries where armed forces, security services or government-backed groups are identified…
Central-Africa
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila Leads Newly Formed Rebel Coalition
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has taken charge of the newly established Front for the Refoundation of the Nation…
East-Africa
AI Allegations Place Zimbabwean Caine Prize Winner Under Scrutiny
The Caine Prize for African Writing has opened an investigation into Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza following allegations that artificial intelligence was…
West-Africa
Nigeria Plane Crash Aftermath Raises Fears of Water Contamination
Fear of contaminated drinking water is mounting in Igbokoda, Ondo State, after a Nigerian Air Force plane crashed on October 5, killing…
East-Africa
Malawian Government Says Mutharika Remains in South Africa
The government has pushed back against reports that President Peter Mutharika traveled to India for medical treatment, urging the public to depend…
East-Africa
Rwanda to Bring Formula One Back to Africa After 30-Year Absence
Formula 1 is set to return to Africa for the first time since 1993 after Rwanda signed a 10-year agreement to host…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Deputy Police Chief Resigns Following Criminal Charges
Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the police service while facing disciplinary proceedings over serious sexual-offence allegations.…
West-Africa
Nigerian Court Approves Inquest Into Death of Chimamanda’s Son
The Lagos State High Court has allowed a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda…
East-Africa
Burundi Poised for UN Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses
A virtually uncontested race has put Burundi on course for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, drawing criticism from…
