Burkina Faso Adopts Law Banning Homosexuality
Homosexuality is illegal in around 30 African countries but was not banned in Burkina Faso before the military seized power three years ago.
Day: September 2, 2025
Madagascar Receives Skull of Beheaded King Returned by France
France handed over the skulls in Paris on August 27 in the first such restitution since it passed a law in 2023 facilitating the return of human remains taken during its colonial conquests.
Malawi’s Fuel Crisis Hangs Over Upcoming Elections
It is a scene of frustration over chronic petrol shortages and a sputtering economy that has become a black mark against President Lazarus Chakwera as he seeks a second term at September 16 elections.
Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Boycotts Treason Trial
Besigye, 69, is a leading opponent of President Yoweri Museveni — in power for nearly 40 years — having unsuccessfully challenged him in four elections.
Kesi ya Uhaini ya Tundu Lissu kuanza kuunguruma Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Septemba 12
Ikumbukwe Agosti 18, 2025, Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Kisutu ilibainisha kuwa kesi hiyo inakwenda Mahakama Kuu baada ya hatua za Kisheria kukamilika.
Besigye asusia kusikiliza kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili, ataka Jaji wa kesi hiyo ajiondoe
Besigye, mwenye umri wa miaka 69, ni mpinzani mkuu wa Rais Yoweri Museveni ambaye amekuwa madarakani kwa karibu miaka 40 na amewahi kushindana naye bila mafanikio katika chaguzi nne.
