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Chad Opposition Chief Arrested After Deadly Clashes

Succès Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and a leading opposition figure, was arrested on May 16 following accusations of inciting violence connected to deadly unrest in the country’s southwest. Masra, who resigned from his post earlier this year after disputing election
May 22, 2025

Traoré Captivates Africa After Moscow Visit

On May 9, during Russia’s 80th Victory Day celebrations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, it wasn’t President Vladimir Putin or the high-tech weaponry paraded across Red Square that drew the most buzz. Instead, it was a young African leader—Captain Ibrahim Traoré—who
May 22, 2025

Ramaphosa Heads to White House Amid Strains

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington on Wednesday with a clear mission: to recalibrate his country’s increasingly strained relationship with the United States. At the center of the tension is U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of South Africa’s land reform
May 22, 2025

Tanzania Deports Activists Amid Political Trial Tensions

Regional concern is mounting after Tanzanian authorities detained and deported several Kenyan and Ugandan human rights activists who had traveled to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The incident has reignited questions about political openness and civil liberties in
May 22, 2025

Hungary Begins Formal Exit from International Criminal Court

Hungary’s parliament has approved legislation to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to international justice. The bill, passed on Tuesday, officially starts a one-year countdown before Hungary’s withdrawal from
May 21, 2025

Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced for Embezzling Funds

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for embezzling approximately $247 million in public funds. The court’s decision follows a comprehensive legal process that spanned
May 21, 2025

Tanzania Bans Use of Foreign Currencies Nationwide

The government of Tanzania has officially banned the use of foreign currencies — including the U.S. dollar — for domestic transactions. The new measure, which came into effect in March 2025, mandates that all payments for goods and services within the country
May 21, 2025
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