Kenya protests turn violent as court, activists demand justice for victims of police brutality/in /by
Despite a government warning that Wednesday would be a “normal working day,” thousands took to the streets, honoring the victims of past police crackdowns and voicing their frustration with corruption, rising living costs, and unaddressed human rights abuses.
17 soldiers killed as gunmen raid army bases in northern Nigeria/in /by
Niger State and much of the northwest have suffered years of insecurity, with limited state presence and frequent attacks by both criminal gangs and Islamist militants. Efforts by the government to contain the violence have faced repeated setbacks, with troops often under-resourced
Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani declares victory in New York Democratic mayoral primary/in /by
The 33-year-old Democrat defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
US embassy in Monrovia tells visa applicants to make social media accounts ‘public’ for vetting/in /by
Liberians applying for US visas will have to give American authorities access to their social media, according to a new statement from the US embassy in Monrovia.
Experts warn of danger of exercising in extreme heat and humidity/in /by
With summer underway across the northern hemisphere - and temperatures in many places reaching new highs - scientists are warning people to be aware of just how dangerous it can be to exercise or play sports in extreme heat.
IAEA chief suggests Iran could rebuild nuclear infrastructure/in /by
Rafael Grossi said the UN agency needed to re-assess Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Uganda’s Museveni breaks African silence on Israel-Iran war/in /by
”In our long history of resistance, we abhor chauvinism of identity (race, tribe, religion, etc) or gender (looking down upon women) […] With that outlook, we have noticed and told most of the concerned actors, the following mistake – makers”, Museveni said.
South African court halts burial of Zambia’s ex-president Edgar Lungu/in /by
The standoff has sparked political tensions, as Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema were long-time rivals. The family says it wants to avoid political drama, while Zambia argues that protocol and national dignity must prevail.
Ghana’s parliament approves $2.8 billion debt restructuring deal/in /by
Lawmakers in Ghana have approved a 2.8 billion dollar debt restructuring deal in an effort to ease the country's worst economic crisis in decades.
John Cena and Idris Elba-starring action film “Heads of State” premieres in New York/in /by
In the film, Idris Elba stars as the British Prime Minister, while John Cena plays the US President.