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Opposition leader’s call for shutdown already observed in northern city

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary urged people to observe a three-day nationwide "ghost town" election protest from Monday...Read More

2 months ago

United Nations rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests

The main opposition party claims about 700 people have been killed by security forces in election-related in protests across the…

2 months ago

Macron’s great lakes peace push falters amid gunfire and skepticism over Goma airport plans

Experts say that while the aid injection and infrastructure plans are welcome, they must be matched by genuine diplomatic breakthroughs…

2 months ago

Cameroon on edge amid protests following disputed election

Longtime president, Paul Biya, was declared winner of the presidential poll which opposition leaders say was rigged...Read More

2 months ago

WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks

The WHO’s latest report urges heightened surveillance, improved vaccine access, and stronger infection control to prevent the disease from becoming…

2 months ago

Cholera surges globally as vaccine shortfalls and poverty fuel resurgence

Communities continue to suffer because they lack safe drinking water, sanitation and resilience to environmental shocks that spread the disease...Read…

2 months ago

Several African leaders attend annual Paris Peace Forum in French capital

Amid numerous conflicts and other challenges facing the world, discussions at this year’s forum take place under the theme "New…

2 months ago

Final preparations underway with 100 days to Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina

It will be the first time Italy will host the sporting showpiece in 20 years...Read More

2 months ago

Tanzania post-election unrest spills into Kenya as police lob tear gas over the border

Tanzania’s post-electoral unrest isn’t confined to the country. It’s now spilling over in to neighbouring Kenya, with police lobbing tear…

2 months ago

Donald Trump orders US military to resume nuclear weapons testing

This apparently significant change in US policy comes days after the US president denounced Russia for testing a nuclear-powered missile...Read…

2 months ago