UN condemns death of Cameroon opposition figure in custody
The United Nations said Friday it was “appalled” by the death in custody of Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane, who had been arrested in late October.
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M23 rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo army drone strike
The attack happened near Rubaya, in North Kivu, at around 3 a.m. (0100 GMT), and came after several days of sustained drone attacks on the area by the Congolese army.
Two Ugandan women arrested for kissing in public
Two Ugandan women were arrested for kissing in public, a police spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday, under an anti-gay law considered among the harshest in the world.
Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has been charged with attempted murder in South Africa.
Ugandan president blocks church mass for jailed opposition leader
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni blocked a church mass scheduled to honour opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been jailed since 2024 facing treason charges, Besigye’s wife told AFP on Monday.
Tanzania activist abducted but rescued in Kenya: Amnesty
A Tanzanian human rights activist was abducted in Kenya but rescued before being taken across the border, Amnesty International said on Monday.
Chadema demands AU take action over the prolonged detention of Tundu Lissu
In a statement addressed to the 39th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly, the party accuses the government of deliberately stifling opposition, suppressing independent media, and criminalizing dissent, culminating in the detention of its Chairman, Tundu Lissu.
Mugabe’s son Chatunga Bellarmine charged with attempted murder in South Africa
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest of the late President Robert Mugabe’s children, was arrested in South Africa on Thursday, charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting his gardener.
Bill Gates cancels India summit speech to ‘ensure focus’ on AI
Bill Gates has cancelled his speech that was scheduled for Thursday at a major AI summit in India, the Gates…
Former Prince Andrew, a historic downfall
Former British prince Andrew’s inexorable fall from grace has reached an extraordinary new low as he becomes the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era.
