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Uganda Drops Case Against Two Women Over Public Kiss

Julian July 17, 2026

Ugandan prosecutors have withdrawn charges against two women arrested for kissing in public under the country’s controversial...

Zambia Vice President Nalumango Survives Helicopter Crash Zambia's Vice President Mutale Nalumango speaks after surviving a helicopter crash during an election campaign in Nakonde

Zambia's Vice President Mutale Nalumango speaks after surviving a helicopter crash during an election campaign in Nakonde

Zambia Vice President Nalumango Survives Helicopter Crash

Julian July 9, 2026

Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, and seven other people escaped unhurt after their helicopter crashed shortly after...

271 More Nigerians Return From South Africa Evacuation Nigerian returnees from South Africa arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos during a government-assisted evacuation and reintegration exercise.

Nigerian returnees from South Africa arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos during a government-assisted evacuation and reintegration exercise.

271 More Nigerians Return From South Africa Evacuation

Julian June 30, 2026

Another 271 Nigerians have returned from South Africa under the Federal Government’s voluntary repatriation programme, bringing the...

FG Evacuates Another 271 Nigerians from South Africa Air Peace aircraft and Nigerian evacuees during the voluntary evacuation exercise from South Africa to Nigeria.

Air Peace aircraft and Nigerian evacuees during the voluntary evacuation exercise from South Africa to Nigeria.

FG Evacuates Another 271 Nigerians from South Africa

Julian June 29, 2026

The Federal Government will evacuate another group of Nigerians from South Africa on Tuesday as concerns grow...

Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for Africans African travellers crossing a border checkpoint following Togo’s visa-free entry policy for African nationals.

African travellers crossing a border checkpoint following Togo’s visa-free entry policy for African nationals.

Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for Africans

Julian May 19, 2026

The government of Togo has removed visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the country...

Bangladesh Battles Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades: Urgent Response Needed Children receiving treatment for measles in a Dhaka hospital during Bangladesh’s deadly outbreak that has killed more than 300 children.

Children receiving treatment for measles in a Dhaka hospital during Bangladesh’s deadly outbreak that has killed more than 300 children.

Bangladesh Battles Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades: Urgent Response Needed

Julian May 8, 2026

Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in decades as hospitals struggle to manage a sharp rise...

Pope Leo XIV Ends Africa Visit with Open-Air Mass Pope Leo XIV celebrates open-air mass at Malabo Stadium during Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV Ends Africa Visit with Open-Air Mass

Julian April 23, 2026

Pope Leo XIV will conclude his 11-day tour of Africa with an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea...

Court Jails Malema Opposition Leader Five Years Over Firearm Case South African opposition leader Julius Malema appearing in court during sentencing over a firearm discharge case linked to a 2018 political rally.

South African opposition leader Julius Malema appearing in court during sentencing over a firearm discharge case linked to a 2018 political rally.

Court Jails Malema Opposition Leader Five Years Over Firearm Case

Julian April 16, 2026

A South African court on Thursday, sentenced opposition leader and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema,...

Pope Leo XIV Begins Cameroon Visit For Peace Mission Pope Leo XIV arriving in Cameroon ahead of a visit to Yaoundé and Bamenda amid ongoing separatist conflict in the Anglophone region.

Pope Leo XIV arriving in Cameroon ahead of a visit to Yaoundé and Bamenda amid ongoing separatist conflict in the Anglophone region.

Pope Leo XIV Begins Cameroon Visit For Peace Mission

Agboola Victor April 15, 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday left Algeria for Cameroon, continuing his multi-country African tour with a strong...

Min Aung Hlaing Sworn in as Myanmar President Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing attending his presidential swearing-in ceremony in Naypyidaw, surrounded by officials during a formal parliamentary session.

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing attending his presidential swearing-in ceremony in Naypyidaw, surrounded by officials during a formal parliamentary session.

Min Aung Hlaing Sworn in as Myanmar President

Julian April 10, 2026

Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has been sworn in as president, formally extending his grip on...

Senegal Toughens Anti-LGBTQ Law, Raises Jail Term to 10 Years Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signing legislation increasing prison sentences for same-sex relations to up to 10 years amid criticism from human rights groups.