Bobi Wine breaks silence after military raid on home
Bobi Wine, Uganda’s leading opposition figure, has said he narrowly escaped arrest after soldiers and police raided his residence in Magere.
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Post-election violence: Tanzania’s president expresses regret, pardons nearly 1,800 convicts
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has, for the first time, expressed regret over the internet shutdown imposed during the country’s
At 81, Ugandan President Museveni wants seventh term after 40 years in power
Uganda’s long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni, is seeking a seventh term in office on Thursday, a move that could extend his rule to nearly four decades since he first came to power in 1986.
Former Ghana minister detained by US immigration
Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted at home on corruption allegations, has been detained in the US
List: Top 10 African countries with highest crime rates at start of 2026
A new Numbeo-based ranking by Business Insider Africa shows South Africa as the country with the highest crime index in Africa at the start of 2026, alongside nine others facing significant security challenges.
Nigerian educator helps African students in the U.S. and Nigeria
Nigerian educator Oluwatoyin Kode is improving academic outcomes for African immigrant children in the U.S. while empowering Nigerian rural youth with essential digital skills through STEM Prep Tutoring.
Nigeria, AU reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Nigeria and the African Union have rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, reaffirming support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Ghana panel proposes 5-year presidential term, lower age requirement
Ghana’s constitutional review committee has recommended a five-year presidential term, a lower candidacy age, and limits on ministerial appointments as part of major proposed governance reforms.
Cairo court jails five businessmen linked to Muslim Brotherhood
A Cairo court sentenced five businessmen linked to the Muslim Brotherhood to life and 15-year prison terms on terrorism financing charges, marking one of Egypt’s most prominent convictions this year in its ongoing crackdown on the banned Islamist movement.
WATCH: Nigeria sends delegation to give formal apology for Sahel Alliance airspace violation
🚨🇧🇫🇳🇬 AES | DiplomacyNigeria has sent a diplomatic delegation to offer a formal apology after violating the airspace of the