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  • September 21, 2023

Nigerian president says there should be equal partnerships with Africa

In his inaugural speech at the United Nations, Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, emphasised the need for Africa to overcome the constraints of foreign exploitation and unlock its vast potential. “Failures in …

DR Congo calls for swift withdrawal of UN peacekeepers

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday called for a speedy withdrawal of a key UN peacekeeping mission that has been in the nation for nearly 25 years. …

Bazoum wants regional court to reinstate him as President of Niger

The deposed president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, has decided to take his case to the West African justice system to obtain his release and the restoration of constitutional order in the …

Nigerian president says there should be equal partnerships with Africa

In his inaugural speech at the United Nations, Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, emphasised the need for Africa to overcome the constraints of foreign exploitation and unlock its vast potential. “Failures in …

DR Congo calls for swift withdrawal of UN peacekeepers

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday called for a speedy withdrawal of a key UN peacekeeping mission that has been in the nation for nearly 25 years. …

Bazoum wants regional court to reinstate him as President of Niger

The deposed president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, has decided to take his case to the West African justice system to obtain his release and the restoration of constitutional order in the …

Ali Bongo’s son and other relatives jailed for “high treason” in Gabon

Ali Bongo Ondimba’s son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and several members of the deposed Gabonese president’s cabinet were jailed and charged on Tuesday with “high treason” and “active corruption”, the Libreville prosecutor …

Kenya’s anti-gay bill proposes 50-year jail term

Kenya is considering the Family Protection Bill 2023, which could lead to 50-year prison sentences for non-consensual same-sex acts. Sponsored by Homa Bay Town legislator Peter Kaluma, the bill aims to …

President Kagame announces he will run for a fourth term in Rwanda

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced for the first time that he plans to run for a fourth term in next year’s elections. “I am happy with the confidence Rwandans have …

Ghana tops African countries with highest debt with IMF

Ghana has maintained its spot as Africa’s most indebted country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Ghana’s debt to the IMF increased by 35.55% over the time period under consideration, per …

Water shortage pushes wildlife to migrate from Zimbabwe

Large numbers of elephants from Zimbabwe’s biggest national park are moving to neighbouring Botswana to survive. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesman said Monday (Sep. 18) that “water bodies …

At least 8 dead in military helicopter crash in Kenya

The crash of a military helicopter in Kenya, near the border with Somalia, killed at least eight people, officials said Tuesday. The cause of the accident in Lamu County, on the …

Congo denies claims of coup attempt

The Congo-Brazzaville government has refuted recent claims of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso, who has held office for an uninterrupted 39 years. These allegations surfaced on social media, suggesting …