The military-led government has dissolved all political parties by decree, ending their ability to operate even internally. The government said the move was necessary because the proliferation of parties had caused abuses, fueled divisions, and weakened the social fabric. A bill scrapping party statutes, financing rules, and the post of opposition leader was to be […]
Prominent rights activist Sarah Bireete, who was detained on December 30 after questioning the accuracy of the voter register ahead of the January 15 general election, has been granted bail. Bireete, head of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, faced charges related to the alleged unlawful disclosure of voters’ information. Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko released her […]
President William Ruto has promised to respect the rulings of the country’s courts, despite having previously questioned several judicial decisions. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for 15 new Court of Appeal judges at State House on Wednesday, he emphasized the crucial role of an independent judiciary. Ruto said his concerns regarding judicial decisions “are expressed […]
A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted early on Thursday near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours, residents told AFP. Videos filmed by residents of the area showed streaks of light in the sky with the sound of loud explosions, while other images showed flames several metres high and […]
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Malian authorities to reverse a ban on the privately owned French magazine, Jeune Afrique. The magazine was accused of “glorifying terrorism” and engaging in “defamation and incitement to hatred”. The measure is the latest in a series of bans on French media by the Alliance of […]
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reminded the Ethiopian government of its obligations under international law following reports that residents living near the Lega Dembi gold mine have suffered years of serious health complications due to pollution. The pollution is reportedly linked to birth defects, miscarriages, and stillbirths. Multiple studies have identified high concentrations of toxic […]
The UN children’s agency, UNICEF, warns severe flooding in Mozambique poses a “deadly threat” to children, as extreme weather continues to cause havoc across the region, reports allAfrica’s Boakai Fofana. A flood as severe as the one 26 years ago is hitting southern and central Mozambique and is worsening. More rain is expected, and additional […]
Former President Lazarus Chakwera has accused his successor, Peter Mutharika, of targeting opposition figures through a campaign of intimidation, “unlawful arrests, and the abuse of due process”. He described this pattern as a “dangerous collapse” of the rule of law. In a formal statement, the former president noted that he has notified President Mutharika of […]
Uganda’s army chief, who is also the son of long-serving president Yoweri Museveni, said he wants opposition leader Bobi Wine dead, days after Wine claimed he had been forced into hiding. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s comments come after Museveni won an eighth term following an election on Thursday that was widely criticised by poll observers and […]
