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Kagame Challenges West Over Human Rights Authority

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has launched a forceful challenge to Western governments over their approach to human rights and governance, questioning whether Europe has the moral authority to position itself as the world’s primary judge of political values. Speaking during an interview
June 25, 2026

Zitto Kabwe Makes Bold Bid to Reclaim Kigoma Seat

Former Member of Parliament and former ACT-Wazalendo party leader Zitto Kabwe has officially launched his political comeback, collecting nomination forms on Sunday as he prepares to contest the Kigoma Urban parliamentary seat in the 2025 general elections. The event, held at the
May 5, 2025

Shoe Hurled at President Ruto During Migori Rally

President William Ruto’s weekend tour of Kenya’s western region took an unexpected turn on Sunday afternoon when a shoe was thrown at him while he was addressing a rally in Kuria West. The incident occurred as the President was speaking to a
May 5, 2025

South Africa Begins Phased Withdrawal from Eastern DRC

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed it is taking precautionary measures to safeguard its personnel and military equipment as it begins the phased withdrawal of troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision follows rising insecurity in
May 4, 2025

Medvedev Warns Kyiv Ahead of May 9 Celebrations

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has warned that no one can guarantee Kyiv’s safety if Ukraine launches attacks on Moscow during the upcoming May 9 celebrations commemorating the Soviet victory in World War II. The warning follows an announcement
May 4, 2025

Bobi Wine Your Bodyguard is in my Basement : Gen Muhoozi

The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Ms Mariam Wangadya, has directed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to immediately release opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s chief bodyguard, Mr Edward Rogers Ssebufu, warning that failure to comply would constitute
May 4, 2025

Lissu to Begin Hunger Strike in Prison

Tundu Lissu, Chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA, is set to commence a hunger strike while in custody at Ukonga Prison, protesting what he describes as a denial of justice in his ongoing legal battles. The move was announced by his lead
May 4, 2025

Peace With Ukraine Inevitable, Says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that peace with Ukraine is “inevitable” and only a matter of time, offering a rare tone of confidence amid the ongoing war that has now lasted over two years. Speaking during a televised event on Saturday,
May 4, 2025

Tunisian Ex-PM Jailed 34 Years for Terror Charges

A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh to 34 years in prison on multiple terrorism-related charges, marking the latest in a series of high-profile convictions targeting critics of President Kais Saied. Laarayedh, 69, is a prominent opposition figure and
May 4, 2025
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