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Uganda opposition lawyer detained after move against army chief/in /by
Ugandan opposition lawyer and former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago was reportedly detained by security forces after preparing legal action against army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The arrest has intensified concerns over political repression ahead of a closely watched legal battle.
Constitutional change: Félix Tshisekedi faces the heat of street protests [Africanews Today]/in /by
The opposition is now organizing protests outside the institutional framework to compel the authorities to reconsider their position.
Grief and questions: Adichie accuses Hospital of obstructing inquest/in /by
Six months after the death of her 21-month-old son at a Lagos hospital, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused the facility of obstructing a coroner’s inquest. Her allegations have reignited scrutiny of medical accountability and healthcare standards in Nigeria.
Cameroon opposition figure files complaint in France against President Paul Biya/in /by
French judicial authorities will now decide whether to proceed with an investigation into the complaints.
DR Congo opposition turns up pressure as referendum battle intensifies/in /by
Fresh clashes during an opposition-led protest in Kinshasa have heightened political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as opponents of constitutional reform vow to intensify resistance against plans they fear could pave the way for a third presidential term.
Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europe/in /by
As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country's shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.
IMF returns to Dakar as Senegal seeks path out of debt crisis/in /by
An IMF mission arrives in Dakar this week to restart talks with Senegal after a four-month pause, as the country grapples with a deepening fiscal crisis, mounting debt concerns and growing uncertainty over its economic outlook.
World leaders arrive for G7 summit in France/in /by
World leaders began gathering in a French resort town on Monday for a summit of the Group of Seven (G7) club of powerful democracies with a new impetus following United States President Donald Trump's announcement of an agreement that he says will bring an end to the US war against Iran.
FIFA WORLD CUP: Tunisia fans remain defiant despite 5-1 defeat/in /by
Heartbroken but defiant, Tunisian fans stood by their team after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey. While Sweden celebrated a dominant World Cup opening victory, Tunisia's supporters vowed to keep believing as their side faces a tough road ahead in the tournament.
Britain will ban under-16s from using social media/in /by
Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.