GenZ protesters return to streets in Morocco after pause
After almost 10 days without taking to the streets, young Moroccans resumed their protests in front of parliament in the capital, Rabat, on Saturday. Led by online youth collective, GenZ 212, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis. One protester, Reda, said the gathering was organised to unify their ranks and coordinate their demonstrations. “It sends a message to the authorities. Even though we pau
Voters head to polls as Cameroon’s Paul Biya eyes extended term
Voters in Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that is widely expected to see 92-year-old Paul Biya, Africa’s...
Kenya: protests rock Kakuma refugee camp amid US humanitarian aid cuts
Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya on Monday, with police firing live bullets...
Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join anti-government protests
A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile...
Hip-hop mogul "Diddy" Combs sentenced to over four years in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in a federal prison on Friday, capping a dramatic fall from grace for the...
Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi's comeback President at 85
Peter Mutharika was inaugurated as Malawi’s president on Saturday, marking a stunning political comeback for the 85-year-old who...
Abortion access in Kenya continues to be hotly debated, amid deaths
This is where 25-year-old Mary Olouch was buried after dying from a botched abortion in Karabok, a village in western Kenya. Next door,...
Seychelles votes amidst backdrop of drug and environmental concerns
Early voting has commenced across the island nation of Seychelles, setting the stage for a pivotal election where voters are weighing...
Portugal summons Guinea-Bissau envoy after journalists expelled ahead of tense election
Lisbon is pushing back after Guinea-Bissau abruptly expelled reporting teams from Portugal’s state news agency Lusa and two African units...
Ghana holds state funeral for 8 helicopter crash victims
Ghana has bid a final farewell to the eight victims of one of the country's worst air disasters in more than a decade. The tragedy...
