A Senegalese public prosecutor has rejected allegations that police killed Abdoulaye Ba, a medical student whose death during campus protests at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar has shaken the nation. Conflicting Accounts Ba died on February 9, 2026, amid clashes between students and security forces. His autopsy revealed…
Kenyan Members of Parliament have rejected a proposed ban on TikTok, opting instead for tighter regulation, data localisation, and enhanced age verification measures. The decision, reached on February 17, 2026, follows months of debate sparked by a petition calling for the app’s removal over concerns about youth safety and cultural…
UNICEF and the Government of Japan have announced a new three-year partnership to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Kenya’s border regions and Nairobi’s informal settlements. Scope of the Initiative With an investment of Ksh.515 million (JPY 626 million), the project will target Garissa, Busia,…
Gabon’s media regulator announced Tuesday the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, citing concerns that online content was fueling division and undermining national stability. Reasons for the Ban In a televised statement, Jean-Claude Mendome, spokesman for the High Authority for Communication, said the decision was prompted by “inappropriate,…
On February 17, 2026, a rare occurrence unfolded as Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, coincided with the start of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. This alignment happens only about once every 33 years, due to the shifting cycle of the Islamic…
The first solar eclipse of the year takes place on Tuesday, though only about two per cent of the world’s population will be able to see it clearly. The “Ring of Fire” This event is an annular eclipse, occurring when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun but…
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, marking a significant step toward reviving security cooperation between the two countries. A Thaw After Tensions The visit is widely seen as the first sign of easing tensions that peaked in 2024, when France formally recognized Moroccan…
Some 100 US troops have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the fight against Islamist militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced on Monday. Training and Support Role According to officials, Nigeria requested assistance from Washington in the form of training, technical support, and intelligence sharing.…
Guatemala has officially lifted the state of emergency imposed after the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang members. The month-long measure, introduced by President Bernardo Arévalo, granted authorities expanded powers, including the ability to make arrests without warrants and restrictions on certain constitutional rights. Transition to New Powers…
Ghanaian authorities have announced plans to seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly filming intimate encounters with several women and posting the footage online without their permission. Allegations Against the Suspect The man, described in African and Russian media as a self-proclaimed “pick-up artist” and blogger in…