African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size
A vendor sells a map of Africa along the streets of Bujumbura, Burundi Aug 14 — The African Union has backed a campaign to end...
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Opposition NUP party petition constitution court seeking to nullify law on military prosecution of civilians
Aug 13 – Uganda’s opposition Political party the National Unity Platform, NUP, petitioned the constitutional court seeking to nullify the newly enacted law that reinstated...
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects ‘authoritarian push’
Aug. 13 — US National Guard troops have begun appearing on the streets of Washington DC, a day after President Donald Trump deployed the troops...
CHAN: CAF fines Kenya $. 15,000 over disorder, limits stadium entry to 60%
Overcrowding at the Kasarani Stadium was evident during the game between Kenya and Morocco on Sunday Aug. 12 –The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has...
Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war
The RSF and the army have been fighting since April 2023 Aug. 12 — At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on...
UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
The four targeted Al-Jazeera Journalists killed i Israeli attack in Gaza on Sunday; From left- Anas Al-Sharif, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Mohammed Qreiqeh. AUG....
Mali arrests dozens in military for plotting against the government
Mali’s military leader, Gen Asimi Goïta, seized power through two coups in 2020 and 2021 Aug 11 – Mali has arrested more than 30 soldiers...
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Anas al-Sharif had reported extensively from northern Gaza Aug. 11 — Five Al Jazeera journalists including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif have been killed in an...
Court again denies Kiiza Besigye, Lutale bail in treason case, comes under criticism
Aug 8 – High court in Kampala has on Friday refused to grant bail to veteran opposition leader, Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji...
South African court rules in favour of Zambian govt to bury Ex-president Lugu at home against family’s wishes
Edgar Lungu was president of Zambia from six years – from 2015 until 2021 Aug. 8 — South African court has ruled that Zambia’s government...