Uganda’s President Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy security, including armoured tanks, was deployed in the capital, Kampala, ahead of the…
South African Ramaphosa Refuses to Quit Over Phala Phala Ruling President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that he will not step down following the Constitutional Court judgment on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the 2020 theft at his Phala Phala farm. The controversy stems from the scandal, in which thousands of dollars were stolen from furniture at his…
Kenya, France Sign 11 Agreements to Deepen Strategic Ties Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements to strengthen cooperation in transport, infrastructure, trade, energy, digital technology, health, and education following talks between President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi. Macron is in the country for the inaugural Africa Forward Summit, which begins…
Mali Leader Goita Takes Defence Post After Minister Killed Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defence minister following the death of Sadio Camara in a suspected suicide bombing during a wave of coordinated attacks. A decree read on state television said Goïta would replace Camara as defence minister. He will…
Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Anti-Immigrant Attacks Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner to express “profound concern” over recent attacks on foreigners. According to a foreign ministry statement, the meeting will focus on recent marches held by anti-immigrant groups and “documented instances of mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses.”…
Ugandan Man Gets Death Sentence for Nursery School Killings A Ugandan court has sentenced 38-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum to death by hanging for the murder of four toddlers at a nursery school in Kampala. The victims, aged between one and two, were fatally stabbed at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program on 2 April….
Ex-French Soldier Held for Alleged Madagascar Coup Plot A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. The French national had been charged with multiple offences, including criminal conspiracy and plotting to sabotage infrastructure such as power lines and thermal plants. Other accomplices, including a Malagasy…
UNICEF Warns of New Child Crisis in Darfur UNICEF has warned that children in Darfur are facing a new humanitarian catastrophe, two decades after the region first drew global attention, but with far less international focus and support. The agency said violence has devastated communities and displaced millions across Sudan, leaving children once again…
15 Killed in South Sudan Plane Crash Near Juba A Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd has crashed about 20km south-west of Juba. A total of 15 people are on board: the pilot and 14 passengers, 13 South Sudanese and 2 Kenyans. Air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft 30 minutes after it…
