May 08, 2024
Rwandan Activist Diane Rwigara to Challenge President Kagame in Upcoming Election
In 2017, Rwigara's bid to contest the presidency was halted, leading to her subsequent arrest along with her mother and sister on charges of tax evasion and inciting insurrection....
May 08, 2024
Ghana’s Supreme Court Begins Hearings on Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The first day of hearings was marked by a tense atmosphere, with vigorous exchanges between the legal representatives of the involved parties and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who noted the "intemperate" language used in some of the sworn statements....
May 08, 2024
Kenya Declares Public Holiday to Mourn Flood Victims and Promote Climate Action
In addition to commemorating the victims, the day will also be marked by nationwide tree planting activities aimed at combating the effects of climate change....
May 08, 2024
All Tenants Accounted for After Building Collapse in Nairobi
By this morning, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all tenants of the collapsed building had been accounted for, alleviating earlier concerns of numerous casualties....
May 08, 2024
Kenya Airways Staff Released After Detention in Republic of Congo Over Cargo Dispute
The issue began when Kenya Airways staff at Kinshasa’s main airport rejected a cargo shipment described as "valuable" due to lacking the necessary documentation....
May 08, 2024
Togo President Signs Controversial Constitution Eliminating Direct Presidential Elections
The revision of the constitution, which now extends presidential terms from five to six years and introduces a single-term limit, has been met with severe criticism....