Burundi: the main opposition party suspended
Burundi's main opposition party, the National Council for Freedom (CNL), has seen its activities suspended by the Interior Ministry due to " irregularities" during its last two congresses, it has been reported. learned in a letter made public on Tuesday.
Benin: a new Constitutional Court with a controversial composition
The new Constitutional Court of Benin began its mandate on Tuesday, a jurisdiction with a composition criticized by the opposition, which denounces the absence of its representatives within this institution, in particular responsible for supervising the 2026 elections.
UN: Algeria and Sierra Leone elected to Security Council
Algeria, Sierra Leone, Guyana and South Korea were elected unchallenged on Tuesday to sit on the UN Security Council in 2024-25, while Slovenia handily beat Belarus for the only contested seat.
Rwanda genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga declared unfit to stand trial
Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga has been declared unfit to stand trial by the UN war crimes judges saying he had severe dementia and could not take a stand properly.
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal – Experts Identify Pensioners, State Workers, Others As Beneficiaries
[Vanguard] Economic experts have identified pensioners and state workers and others as groups that will benefit immediately from the removal of fuel subsidies.
Kenya’s content creators reject tax proposals
Digital content creators in Kenya have denounced the government's tax proposals that include a 15% tax on their earnings
Nigeria: Reps Query NNPCL Over ‘Missing’ N2 Trillion During Transfer of Assets From NNPC
[Premium Times] In the report, the committee stated that NNPC Limited has not been able to account for the N2 trillion discrepancy.
Franco-Algerian striker Karim Benzema completes move to Al-Ittihad
The winner of the 2022 Golden Ball has signed a 3-year contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad and will earn more than 50 million dollars per season
Kenya: Kiraitu Urges President Ruto to Invest in Oil Production to Resolve Debt Crisis
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Oil Corporation of Kenya Chairman Kiraitu Murungi has called on President William Ruto to invest in oil production, saying it is the answer to the current debt crisis.
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Is Organised Crime, Should Be Removed – Peter Obi Backs Tinubu
[Vanguard] The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has shed light on his support for the removal of fuel subsidies but gave conditions to be met for the desired result to be achieved.