EU should shift gears in the face of atrocities in Sudan
The EU’s response needs to echo the speed with which disaster is occurring on the ground. Residents of El Fasher and other civilians throughout Sudan deserve nothing less, Laetitia Bader writes. From the pace of the European Union’s action on Sudan, no one would imagine that the country’s Darfur region is burning once again. “Life […]
Kenya’s Ruto Hints at Talks with Tax Hike Protesters
President William Ruto has expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with young Kenyans who held nationwide protests against proposed tax hikes. The protests, organized largely on social media and championed by Gen Z generation Kenyans, caught the government off-guard. In what was his first public comment on the strike, Ruto commended the protesters for […]
Malawi’s President Appoints Popular Comedian as Vice President
Comedian-turned-politician Michael Usi has been sworn in as Malawi’s vice-president in a ceremony held in Lilongwe, the nation’s capital. Usi, known for his acting career as “Manganya” in the TV sitcom Tikuferanji, replaces Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash earlier this month. During his inauguration speech, Usi stated that he accepted the role […]
Egypt Withdraws Licenses of Tourism Companies Implicated in Hajj Deaths
Egypt has revoked the licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor for their alleged role in the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims during this year’s hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. A crisis unit, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, reported that at least 530 Egyptians died, with 31 confirmed deaths the result […]
Guinea Court Sentences Media Regulators to Prison Over Junta Bribery Claim
Two media regulators in Guinea, Djene Diaby and Tawel Camara, were sentenced to eight months in prison and fined $116 each for alleging that media heads received bribes from the ruling military junta in return for favorable coverage. Their lawyer, Kemoko Malick Diakite, stated that he intends to appeal the decision. Their accusations had led […]
Kagame Defends Court Decisions to Ban Opponents During Campaign Rally
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame launched his election campaign on Saturday at a rally in northern Rwanda, where he asserted that the country’s democracy reflects the unique reality of its citizens. Kagame also took a swipe at allegations he is stifling opposition and defended recent decisions by Rwandan courts that effectively banned two of his strongest […]
Burkina Faso Leader Dismisses Rumors of Coup Attempt
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, the leader of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, has rubbished claims that an attack on an army base in the country was the result of a mutiny in the army and an attempted coup against his government. The attack resulted in the death of over 100 soldiers with many others going missing. The […]
Niger Withdraws Mining License of French Nuclear Fuel Producer
Niger has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at the Imouraren uranium mine, one of the world’s largest uranium deposits, amid rising tensions between France and Niger’s ruling junta. Orano announced the exclusion, despite its recent preparatory work at the site. The Nigerien government had warned of the revocation if work […]
US Lawmakers Call for the Release of Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria
US lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houhalan have called for the immediate release of detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan after visiting him in prison. Gambaryan, a US citizen, was detained in February on charges of money laundering and unlicensed financial activities. Last week, Nigerian authorities dropped the charges against him and made Binance the sole […]
Namibia’s High Court Repeals Law Criminalizing Gay Sex
Namibia’s high court has overturned a law that criminalized gay sex, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights on the African continent following a recent series of setbacks. The law, inherited from South Africa following Namibia’s independence in 1990, banned “sodomy” and “unnatural offences.” Even though it was rarely enforced, activists claimed it was used […]
