Kenya: 11 Arrested As Police Break Up Fuel Price Protests in Nairobi CBD
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Activist Julius Kamau was among eleven protesters arrested in Nairobi's central business district on Tuesday as police moved to disperse small pockets of demonstrations over rising fuel prices.
New MONUSCO chief makes first field visit to eastern DRC
UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo James Swan began his first field visit to eastern DRC since taking office.
Malawi: Fuel Crisis Turns Critical – Malawi Runs Dry As Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the severity of the ongoing shortage.
Rwanda: Rising Oil Shocks Demand a Culture of Frugality
[New Times] As global tensions in the Middle East disrupt petroleum supply chains, Rwanda is already feeling the strain through rising fuel prices and a higher cost of living.
Tomb of Pope Francis draws thousands of faithful in year since his death
One year after the death of Pope Francis, thousands of faithful still line up every day to pass by his tomb.
Senior RSF commander defects to Sudan army in major blow to paramilitaries
Sudan’s brutal conflict has entered its fourth year, and a major shift on the battlefield may signal new cracks in the fighting.
Amnesty International warns of ‘predatory world order’ in grim rights report
The world faces a "perilous new era" driven by states' "predatory" behaviour leading to an "anti-rights" international order, rights group Amnesty International warned on Tuesday.
Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses
Three civil society groups filed a case before the African Union's human rights court Monday over alleged abuses in Mali involving its armed forces and the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.
Indigenous leaders urge global action amid growing health and climate concerns
Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-making.
Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa
Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.