Narrow win for Gambia president’s party in legislative vote
Barrow’s National People’s Party won 19 of the 53 parliamentary seats up for grabs.
Author: Leah Ngari
Sudan court acquits Bashir-era figures of plotting against transition
The case involved 13 defendants, including an ex-foreign minister who served under Bashir.
EU states give 2.5 mn euros to ICC for Ukraine war crimes
Atrocities uncovered in the town of Bucha near Kyiv and a deadly missile attack on a crowded train station in Ukraine’s eastern city of Kramatorsk have spurred moves to help the probes.
Johnny Depp, ex-wife Amber Heard head to court again
Starting in 2016, Amber Heard sought a restraining order against Depp amid abuse allegations.
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter board
Musk was named to join the Twitter board after buying a major stake in the firm and becoming its largest shareholder.
Lawyer: Ex-President Jacob Zuma to miss graft trial
Zuma, who turns 80 on Tuesday, is accused of taking bribes from French defence giant Thales.
Nigeria’s Vice President to run for president in 2023
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo becomes the latest figure to join the race to lead Africa’s most populous country.
UK sanctions daughters of Russia’s Putin and Lavrov
The UK has so far sanctioned more than 1,200 individuals and businesses since the invasion began.
Kenya unveils $28 billion budget to spur economic recovery
The financial roadmap for the 2022/2023 fiscal year, pumps billions into outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta’s so-called legacy projects and major infrastructure, much of it funded by China.
WHO study: Over two-thirds of Africans have had COVID
Laboratory tests have detected 11.5 million COVID cases and 252,000 fatalities across the African continent.
