Africa

Tunisia Faces Return to Authoritarianism as Ghannouchi Joins Hunger Strike in Solidarity with Jailed Opposition Leaders ———————————————– More than a decade after leading the Arab Spring uprisings, Tunisia is witnessing what observers describe as a “reproduction of dictatorship.” More details…

UN Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DR Congo …………. The humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) is rapidly deteriorating amid ongoing conflict and severe funding shortages, the Anadolu Agency reported. The UN World…

As World Heats Up, Africa Heads to COP30 Demanding Climate Justice and Delivery ———————————– The year 2025 is almost certain to rank among the three hottest years ever recorded, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, which reported that…

Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity detained in Tripoli ———————————— A Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been apprehended in Tripoli. Osama Almasri Najim, the former chief…

Water Well Named After Hazrat Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (Peace Be Upon Him) Inaugurated in Uganda ————————————– The “Imam Hussain for All” campaign has inaugurated a new water well in Kawabangasi city, Uganda, aimed at supporting and improving the living conditions…

Tunisia Repatriates 10,000 Migrants Amid EU Pressure to Curb Crossings …………….. Tunisia has repatriated around 10,000 irregular migrants so far this year, most of them from sub-Saharan African countries, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti said on Tuesday, as reported by…

Djibouti Removes Presidential Age Limit, Allowing Guelleh to Seek Sixth Term …………… Djibouti’s parliament has unanimously voted to remove the presidential age limit, paving the way for President Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term, Arab News reported.…

President Samia Suluhu Wins Tanzanian Election Amid Unrest and Opposition Outcry ……….. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing nearly 98% of the vote, the BBC reported. The electoral commission said…

21 Killed, Dozens Missing After Landslide in Western Kenya ………… At least 21 people have been confirmed dead following a landslide in western Kenya’s Marakwet East region after heavy rainfall, the BBC reported. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said more than…

WHO: Mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks ————————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that 17 countries in Africa have experienced ongoing active transmission of mpox over the past six…