United Nations rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests/in /by
The main opposition party claims about 700 people have been killed by security forces in election-related in protests across the country.
Macron’s great lakes peace push falters amid gunfire and skepticism over Goma airport plans/in /by
Experts say that while the aid injection and infrastructure plans are welcome, they must be matched by genuine diplomatic breakthroughs and credible frameworks — not just big announcements.
Cameroon on edge amid protests following disputed election/in /by
Longtime president, Paul Biya, was declared winner of the presidential poll which opposition leaders say was rigged.
WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks/in /by
The WHO’s latest report urges heightened surveillance, improved vaccine access, and stronger infection control to prevent the disease from becoming entrenched.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé awarded Golden Boot for the first time/in /by
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was presented with the 2024-25 Golden Boot award on Friday in front of him team mates at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Gaza residents face continuing hardship amid fragile ceasefire/in /by
As winter approaches, families in Gaza are living with with no electricity, water, or sanitation, in bombed out buildings across the enclave.
Sudan’s RSF arrests fighters suspected of summary executions in El-Fasher/in /by
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they have arrested fighters accused of rights violations in the recently captured city of El-Fasher.
Tanzania unrest deepens as opposition alleges fraud and protests enter third day/in /by
The government has not commented on casualties or the extent of damage. Amnesty International reported that at least two people were killed during Wednesday’s protests, while opposition figures abroad have spoken of higher tolls and are organising online support for demonstrators.
Western countries urge citizens to leave Mali as fuel crisis deepens/in /by
The military-led government is under immense pressure from al Qaeda-linked insurgents who have been blocking fuel imports since early September.
Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma calls for 3 days of ‘ghost town’ protests/in /by
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has announced a new plan of action, calling on supporters to shut down the country for three days next week.