Zimbabwe Courts Seek to Silence Rights Defender
Authorities ‘Weaponizing’ the Courts to Deter Activism A Zimbabwe court has sentenced labor activist Obert Masaraure to a US$200 fine or two months in prison, for a social media post calling for the release of another trade unionist. Masaraure was convicted of obstructing justice after posting a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling for […]
Dispelling the Myths that Surround South Africa’s Elections
As voting commenced on Monday, several myths and concerns emerged online regarding the election process. Some voters worried that the double envelope system for special votes violated ballot secrecy, but the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) assured that this system has been used before, and voter details are separated from ballots to maintain anonymity. Concerns […]
EU to Pull Troops Out from Niger by June 30
The European Union announced it will end its military mission in Niger by June 30, citing the country’s political instability under its junta-led government. Established in 2022, the mission involved 50-100 European troops assisting with logistics and infrastructure in Niger’s fight against insurgents that have wreaked havoc on the country, killing thousands and displacing millions. […]
Can Engineered Mosquitoes Quell Malaria Outbreak? Djibouti Takes Daring Step
Djibouti has launched an initiative using genetically modified mosquitoes to combat a severe malaria outbreak caused by the invasive Anopheles Stephensi, an Asian mosquito species that only recently arrived in the country. This species, thriving in urban areas and resistant to conventional tools, including insecticides and daytime-biters, has led to malaria cases soaring from 27 […]
Kenya’s President Ruto Claims Private Jet was the Cheaper Option for US Trip
Kenya’s President William Ruto has come under increased criticism for claiming the private jet he used for his recent US trip was cheaper than using Kenya Airways. Despite his claims, Mr. Ruto did not disclose the jet’s cost or how much the trip would have cost if he and his entourage had used Kenya Airways […]
South African Universities Face Growing Demands to Cut Ties with Israel
South African universities are under increasing pressure from students and government officials to divest from Israel-linked companies and support the Palestinian cause. Despite mass protests, such as the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), universities have resisted full academic boycotts. Wits University condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza but has not disclosed its […]
Armed Insurgents Kill Over 20 Civilians in Central Mali
More than 20 civilians were killed in an attack on Saturday in a village situated within the Circle of Bankass in central Mali’s Mopti region. The assailants, unidentified armed individuals, targeted villagers en route to their farms for the day’s work. Bankass’s Mayor, Moulaye Guindo, reported that the death toll, which initially stood at 19, […]
Gold Mine Collapse Kills Five People in Northern Kenya
On Friday, an illegal gold mine collapsed in the Dabel area situated in Kenya’s northern region and near the Ethiopian border, killing five miners. The Hillo mine collapse, caused by a landslide, left the miners dead on the spot, according to Marsabit County Police Commander Patrick Mwakio. At the moment, no other miners have been […]
Egyptian Court Affirms Prison Sentence for Opposition Politician
An Egyptian appeals court has upheld the conviction of opposition politician Ahmed Altantawy, sentencing him to one year of hard labor. Altantawy, who aimed to challenge President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in last year’s election, was taken into custody immediately after the ruling, alongside the 22 associates he was charged with. Beyond incarceration, Altantawy received a […]
Mali Collaborates with Russia to Build West Africa’s Largest Solar Power Plant
Mali and Russia have commenced building the largest solar power plant in West Africa, according to Mali’s Energy Minister Bintou Camara. The 200-megawatt solar station, projected to cost over €200 million, will cover 314 hectares in Sanankoroba near Bamako. Once completed, it is expected to boost the West African nation’s electricity production by 10%. This […]
