Ramaphosa slams trade being used as a ‘weapon’
Speaking in New York, the South African president warns global leaders that trade is being weaponised and calls for the renewal of a key
Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid
This is not Mwangi’s first attempt to enter politics. In 2017, he contested a parliamentary seat but was unsuccessful….reports Asian Lite News Prominent Kenyan
South Africa starts a soul-searching ‘national dialogue’
Concerns have been raised over a possible $40 million cost, while there are also questions about whether the dialogue will result in significant changes…reports
UN says scores of farmers killed in Congo
The M23 and Congolese government have pledged to work toward peace by August 18 after the rebels this year seized more territory in fighting
22 dead, 1,200 held in Angola fuel protests
The office of Angolan President Joao Lourenco released the death toll in a statement in the two days of violence and spread from the
Uganda’s President Museveni to seek reelection
The upcoming general elections will not only determine the presidency but also see voters elect lawmakers to the national assembly Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni
Eritrea seeks to end UN probe into abuses
The mandate in question is held by the Special Rapporteur, a position currently occupied by Sudanese human rights lawyer Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker In a
Nigerian leader’s pardon draws criticisms
During an event to mark the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s return to democracy, Tinubu pardoned the “Ogoni Nine,” including celebrated writer Ken Saro-Wiwa, and
Kamal heads to Rajya Sabha
DMK nominates Kamal Haasan to Rajya Sabha, fulfilling alliance promise, even as the actor faces backlash over remarks on Kannada’s linguistic roots and cultural
Chad’s former PM, opposition leader arrested
Masra is one of the main figures opposed to President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after his father, who spent three decades in
