Uganda police surround opposition leader Wine’s party HQ
The anti-graft movement in Uganda has taken inspiration from anti-government demonstrations that have shaken neighbouring Kenya for more than a month, led largely by young Gen-Z Kenyans.
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Kenyan police ban protests in Nairobi after deadly anti-govt rallies
Kenyan police said late Wednesday “no demonstrations would be permitted” in the centre of the capital Nairobi, following deadly anti-government…
Trump appears at convention with bandaged ear after shooting
Leading in multiple polls, despite being convicted in his hush-money criminal case in New York, Trump is exuding confidence.
Ford Foundation rejects accusations it backs Kenya protests
Ruto criticised the Ford Foundation on Monday, telling a large crowd “that money they are giving out to sponsor violence, how are they going to benefit”.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt
The 78-year-old former president was rushed off stage with blood streaked across his face after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, while the shooter and a bystander were killed and two spectators critically injured.
What we know: Trump assassination attempt
The attacker was armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, US media reported.
Nigeria warns over cholera outbreak that kills 30
Lagos State health officials reported 15 deaths so far and 350 suspected cases, according to a statement on X, formerly Twitter this week.
Zuma’s party joins S.African opposition alliance
The MK said it would join a newly formed parliamentary grouping includes several mostly leftist opposition parties represented in parliament.
Storm destroys symbolic tree in Benin voodoo capital
A huge storm brought down the tree that for centuries stood witness to where slaves were auctioned before being shipped off from Benin’s nearby coast.
G7 tension after abortion left out of final statement
The United States and France had both pushed back after reports that Meloni — a far-right leader who is opposed to abortion — was trying to water down the language on women’s rights.
