Kenya to convert massacre forest into a memorial site
Kenya’s interior minister Kithure Kindiki said once the recovery of the bodies in the 800 acre forest is complete, the government will then turn the place into a remembrance centre so that Kenyans and the world do not forget what happened at that place.
Libya: Joint “6×6” committee sign agreements on drafting election law
"We succeeded in signing agreements on the legislative and presidential laws with the agreement of all the members of the commission and we hope that this step will be beneficial for the stability of Libya which will make it possible to organize legislative and presidential elections this year."
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II earns a Tony Award nomination for ‘Topdog/Underdog’
“Topdog/Underdog” is about two brothers, abandoned in their teenage years, named Lincoln and Booth, as they deal with the ramifications of their history while fending for themselves by hustling. It’s about sibling rivalry, inequality and society’s false promises.
Morocco: Accused of sexism, Booba’s concert canceled
A Booba concert scheduled for June 21 in Casablanca has been canceled by local authorities, amid a boycott campaign accusing the French rapper of sexism, AFP learned from organizers on Tuesday.
South Africa: Cape Town innovates to overcome water shortages
Reprocessing of wastewater, desalination… The South African city has adopted an ambitious plan, in particular financial, to ensure its supply of drinking water, threatened by climate change and the rural exodus.
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.
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