South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of illegal possession of a firearm and discharging it in public, in a ruling that could reshape the country political landscape. The verdict follows a long-running legal case stemming from a 2018 incident in which…
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday, launching a high profile leg of his 10 day African tour that has quickly evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint, drawing sharp criticism from United States President Donald Trump. The pontiff, the first American born pope, used his visit to amplify calls for peace, justice and ethical leadership…
Israel has appointed Michael Lotem as its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening ties with the self-declared republic following its recent recognition. The move comes months after Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained widespread…
The Tunisian League for Human Rights has strongly condemned the prison sentence issued against the President of the Tunisian Judges Association, Anas Hammadi, saying that “imprisoning free judges is a clear declaration of the collapse of justice.” A Tunisian court on Monday sentenced Hammadi to one year in prison on charges of “obstructing freedom of…
Rwanda has renewed its call for the international community to adopt stronger legal frameworks to combat genocide ideology, denial and hate speech, warning that persistent extremist narratives continue to threaten global stability. Speaking Tuesday during the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Nairobi, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo, urged…
Ghana will introduce visa free entry for all African passport holders starting 25 May, President John Mahama announced, marking a major shift in the country travel and immigration policy. The policy coincides with Africa Day celebrations and is expected to boost tourism, promote intra African trade and reinforce Ghana position as a leader in Pan…
Burkina Faso military leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré has signaled a decisive shift away from democratic governance, telling journalists that citizens should “forget about democracy” as his administration focuses on national security challenges. Traoré, who seized power in a September 2022 coup, had initially pledged to restore civilian rule through elections scheduled for 2024. However, he…
At least 43 people were killed in an attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces fighters in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Thursday, underscoring worsening insecurity in the region. The assault occurred Wednesday in Bafwakoa village in Mambasa territory, Ituri province. Army spokesperson Lt. Jules Tshikudi Ngongo said attackers also torched at least…
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in Burkina Faso since the military seized power in 2022, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch, which accuses both government forces and Islamist militants of committing serious abuses that may amount to war crimes. The report documents at least 1,837 civilian deaths in 57 incidents…
Eastern Libya military commander Khalifa Haftar has acquired advanced combat drones in apparent violation of a long standing United Nations arms embargo, according to satellite imagery and weapons experts, raising fresh concerns about the fragile balance of power in the divided country. Commercial satellite images reviewed between late April and December show at least three…
