Africa
Zimbabwe to conduct general election August 23rd
Zimbabwe will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on August 23rd, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. President Mnangagwa said...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa appoints Judge to oversee weapons for Russia inquiry
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has appointed a judge to oversee an investigation into allegations that the country...
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of planning attack on key city of Goma
The army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has claimed that Rwanda and the M23 rebel...
Burundi maintains Neutrality on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Burundi has maintained its “neutrality” regarding the conflict in Ukraine, declaring that "no one can win this war." President...
Uganda govt passes harsh anti-LGBTQ law with death penalty
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed draconian new anti-gay legislation into law, which has been supported by many in...
Somalia overhauls political system, returns to presidential rule with direct voting
Somalia has begun to revamp its political system, with an agreement inked between the government and the federated states...
DRC seeks to deepen alliance with China, renegotiates mining contracts
The Democratic Republic of Congo is looking to strengthen their alliance with China as the two countries are renegotiating...
Tobacco pollution: Why Africa must support International Plastic treaty
For decades, tobacco production and use has wrecked harm and damage on health and economies to the tune of more...
South Sudan struggling with influx of Refugees following violence
South Sudan is currently having to deal with the current influx of refugees, as tens of thousands of people...
VP Osinbajo to lead Commonwealth election observers in Sierra Leone
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will lead a team of distinguished experts in observing the general elections in Sierra Leone on...
