Ugandan Court Moves Toward Hearing Challenge To Anti-gay Law
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, which was signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni in May, is one of the world’s harshest anti-gay laws and punishes some same-sex acts with the death penalty. Lawyers in the case met before the court registrar and agreed to reconvene on Oct. 12, when the matter will be forwarded to the […]
Nobel Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege Announces Candidacy for Presidency in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Nobel laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mukwege, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in for his work fighting sexual violence, made the announcement to a jubilant crowd of supporters at a conference center in the capital Kinshasa. Nicknamed the “man who repairs women,” […]
President Ruto Reveals Foreign Digital Companies Eyeing 300,000 Job Opportunities for Kenyan Youth
President William Ruto has announced that several foreign digital companies have expressed keen interest in hiring around 300,000 employees for the digital industry in Kenya. Speaking during a church service in Nairobi’s Langata area, President Ruto highlighted that the government has successfully facilitated employment opportunities for Kenyan citizens in renowned companies like Google, Intel, and […]
Tunisia Rejects EU Aid Offer, Citing Conflict with July Agreement
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has rejected the European Union’s (EU) recent offer of 127 million euros ($133 million) in aid, stating that it conflicts with the memorandum of understanding signed in July. This move has the potential to jeopardize the “strategic partnership” between Tunisia and the EU, which includes measures to combat human trafficking and […]
Rwandan High Commissioner in London Criticizes UK’s Human Rights Record and Migration Policies
In a recent development that has caused embarrassment for the British government, the high commissioner of Rwanda in London, Johnston Busingye, was secretly filmed criticizing the United Kingdom’s historic human rights record and expressing disagreement with its hardline interior minister’s stance on migration. Johnston Busingye, a former Rwandan justice minister who now serves as Rwanda’s […]
U.N. Security Council to Vote on International Force Deployment to Help Restore Security in Haiti
The United Nations (U.N.) Security Council is set to vote on Monday on a resolution that would approve the deployment of an international force to assist Haiti in addressing a surge in gang violence and restoring security in the country. The resolution, drafted by the United States and obtained by The Associated Press, welcomes Kenya’s […]
Tragedy Strikes Zimbabwean Gold Mine as Miners Lose Lives in Shaft Collapse
A devastating incident unfolded in a Zimbabwean gold mine as a shaft collapse claimed the lives of at least nine miners, as reported by an engineer at the site and the Zimbabwe Miners Federation. Henrietta Rushwaya, President of the Federation, revealed that four bodies have been recovered thus far, while five others remain trapped under […]
South Sudan President Kiir and Russia’s President Putin Discuss Enhanced Cooperation, Including Oil Sector
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow on Thursday, affirming their commitment to strengthening their bilateral relationship in various sectors, with a particular focus on energy and trade, including the crucial oil industry. During their meeting, President Putin and President Kiir discussed political and security matters in South Sudan, […]
South African Archbishop Set to Join Pope Francis’ List of New Advisors
New advisors to Pope Francis will be officially “created” or appointed on Saturday (Sep. 30) during a ceremony inside St. Peter’s Basilica. During the event known as a consistory, selected clergymen will receive the cardinal’s red three-cornered biretta hat from the Pope. Three of the 21 new cardinals named last July serve in Africa. Among […]
Suspected Jihadist Attack Claims Lives of Seven Soldiers in Western Niger
In a tragic incident on Thursday, suspected jihadists launched an attack in western Niger, resulting in the deaths of seven soldiers. Additionally, five soldiers lost their lives in a traffic accident that occurred during an intervention in response to the attack. The attack took place in the Tillabéri region, where an anti-jihadist unit was on […]