Authorities in Gabon suspended social media platforms on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of users in a sudden digital communications lockdown. Government’s Justification Officials defended the ban as necessary to preserve social cohesion, political stability, and national security. Speaking to Africanews, analyst Marie-Noelle Ada Meyo suggested the move could spark…
Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, visited Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, describing the humanitarian situation amid ongoing fighting as “catastrophic.” First EU Delegation Visit Since Rebel Offensive The visit marked the first time a European delegation has travelled to…
Although politics in Sierra Leone remain troubled, the country continues to stand out for its remarkable religious tolerance and coexistence. This year, Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan overlap, offering a unique moment for communities to celebrate their sacred traditions side by side. Faith Within Families For many Sierra Leonean families,…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned it will be forced to suspend humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April 2026 unless urgent funding is secured. Sharp Decline in Aid Coverage The Rome-based agency said it had already reduced the number of people receiving emergency food assistance from 2.2…
Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence agency has assumed control of the Wagner Group’s influence operations in Africa following the death of Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a new investigation by a consortium of media and investigative outlets. Wagner’s Legacy in Africa Wagner, notorious for its brutal methods and denounced by…
A military court in Yaoundé, Cameroon has sentenced three soldiers to prison terms after finding them guilty of involvement in the killing of 21 civilians during unrest in the country’s English-speaking northwest in February 2020, victims’ lawyers confirmed on Friday. Background of the Case The violence, which occurred in the…
A Kenyan man is facing prison time in the United States after admitting to stealing more than $400,000 (about Ksh.52 million) in taxpayer funds while working as a state auditor in New York. Case Details Tobias Otieno, 41, a former employee of the New York State Comptroller’s Office, pleaded guilty…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged his side to seize control of their Premier League campaign and “write their own destiny” as they prepare for Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. Title Race Pressure The Gunners, chasing their first English title since 2004, have seen their commanding lead slip,…
US President Donald Trump on Friday unleashed an extraordinary personal attack on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his sweeping global tariffs, accusing them of being “swayed by foreign interests” and branding them “fools and lap dogs.” Sharp Rebuke of Justices Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump…
A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were arraigned in a Mombasa court on Friday, facing charges of heroin trafficking in a case that has drawn public attention due to the involvement of a minor. Case Details According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the accused, Amir Latif, and…