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Cameroon Opposition Leader Flees Amid Post-Election Tensions

Cameroon’s political landscape has been thrown into uncertainty as opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary fled to neighboring Gambia for his safety following the October 2025 presidential election. The Gambian government confirmed that Tchiroma entered the country on November 7 under humanitarian grounds,
November 24, 2025

Gunmen Abduct Students From Nigerian Catholic School

Armed assailants have kidnapped a large number of students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic Boarding School in the Papiri community of Niger State, Nigeria, in a brazen early morning attack, according to authorities and local sources. Residents report that nearly 100
November 22, 2025

Turkey to Host COP31 Summit in Antalya

Turkey has been confirmed as the host country for COP31, the 2026 United Nations climate conference, which will take place in the Mediterranean city of Antalya. The announcement follows a diplomatic agreement with Australia, under which Turkey will manage the logistics and
November 22, 2025

Kenya Expands Fertilizer Subsidy to Boost Food Production

Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced an expanded nationwide fertilizer support programme for 2026, saying the government will distribute 12.5 million bags of affordable fertilizer to farmers as part of efforts to strengthen food security and increase agricultural productivity. Delivering his national
November 22, 2025

Africa Marks Industrial Week With Kampala Summit

African nations are marking the annual Africa Industrialization Week with a high-level summit in Kampala, Uganda, where policymakers, industry leaders and development experts have gathered to discuss the continent’s industrial future. The event, which runs from 17 to 21 November, culminates on
November 22, 2025

Fire Interrupts COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

A sudden fire broke out inside one of the main pavilions at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, forcing delegates to evacuate and briefly halting negotiations during a crucial stage of the global talks. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon inside
November 22, 2025

Kenyan Authorities Accused of Targeting Young Protesters Online

Amnesty International has revealed that Kenyan authorities allegedly used digital tools and online networks to intimidate and suppress young activists, particularly members of [Generation Z], who led mass protests between 2024 and 2025. The protests, which initially opposed a controversial [Finance Bill],
November 20, 2025

Mudavadi Denies Ruto Family Profiting From Labour Program

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, [Musalia Mudavadi], has strongly dismissed claims that President William Ruto’s family benefits financially from the government’s labour export scheme to Saudi Arabia. Speaking before Parliament on Wednesday, Mudavadi addressed allegations stemming from a report
November 20, 2025
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