- 29 December, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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