In recent developments in Côte d’Ivoire, two officials from the African People’s Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), the political party founded by former President Laurent Gbagbo, have been convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison. Damana Adia, known as Pickass, and Koua Justin were found guilty of “endangering state security” and “conspiracy against the…
In late January 2025, Uganda experienced a resurgence of Ebola, specifically the Sudan virus strain, marking the nation’s sixth outbreak of this variant since 2000. The initial case involved a 32-year-old male nurse from Wakiso District, who developed symptoms on January 19 and tragically passed away on January 29 in Kampala District. During his illness, he sought care from a traditional…
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), escalating tensions in the eastern region have prompted religious leaders to engage directly with rebel groups in Goma, aiming to facilitate peace and dialogue. On February 12, 2025, a delegation from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) met with Corneille Nangaa, the political leader of the M23…
On February 10, 2025, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, led by former South African President Jacob Zuma, filed a treason complaint against AfriForum, a civil rights organization representing the white Afrikaner minority. The complaint alleges that AfriForum’s lobbying efforts in the United States misled President Donald Trump, leading to the reduction of U.S. financial assistance to South…
On February 10, 2025, South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, enacted significant changes within his government by dismissing two vice presidents and the head of the National Security Service (NSS). These moves are widely interpreted as strategic efforts to consolidate power ahead of the nation’s upcoming elections.
Dismissal of Vice Presidents
President Kiir removed Vice…
In a significant political development, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, led by former South African President Jacob Zuma, has filed a treason complaint against AfriForum, a prominent civil rights organization representing the white Afrikaner minority. This action follows AfriForum’s lobbying efforts in the United States against South Africa’s land expropriation law, which aims to…
In January 2025, Kenya announced a significant policy shift by easing travel requirements for citizens of nearly all African nations. This change allows travelers to visit Kenya without prior authorization, aiming to promote regional integration and boost tourism. Under the new system, visitors from most African countries can stay in Kenya for up to two months without the need for an Electronic…
