Tanzania vice president Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party days after announcing his resignation, adding to growing political tensions in the East African nation. The Chama cha Mapinduzi, commonly known as CCM, accused Nchimbi of indiscipline during a party meeting on Wednesday. Party leaders also nominated Energy Minister… Continue reading Tanzania Vice President Expelled From Ruling Party
Pakistan has rejected reports claiming that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Iran as an envoy for US President Donald Trump. The Foreign Office described the reports as misleading and factually incorrect. At his weekly briefing on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi explained the purpose of the army chief’s visit to Tehran. Asim Munir… Continue reading Pakistan Rejects Asim Munir Trump Envoy Claims
Former Rwandan presidential guard chief Tom Byabagamba has died in prison at the age of 59. Byabagamba once served as a personal bodyguard to President Paul Kagame. Authorities arrested him in 2014 along with his brother-in-law, retired Brigadier-General Frank Rusagara. The authorities accused both men of spreading rumours and damaging the image of Rwanda’s government.… Continue reading Rwanda Guard Dies in Jail 12 Years After Arrest
Tanzania Vice President Resigns After Less Than a Year Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his resignation after less than a year in office. Nchimbi offered to leave the position on September 4, according to a statement released Tuesday. The presidency confirmed that constitutional procedures will determine who becomes the next deputy to President… Continue reading Tanzania Vice President Resigns Amid Political Tensions
A Kenyan mother died after postpartum bleeding left her waiting for hours for specialist treatment, highlighting the serious healthcare challenges facing women in rural parts of the country. Penina Zawadi, 29, had reportedly enjoyed a healthy pregnancy before undergoing a cesarean section at Malindi Hospital. Before entering the operating room, Zawadi gave her jewelry to… Continue reading Kenyan Mother Postpartum Bleeding: Woman Dies
Guinea-Bissau Prepares for Constitution Vote Guinea-Bissau will hold a referendum on August 30 to decide whether to adopt a new constitution. The proposed document would give the president much greater authority over the government. The West African country is currently under military rule following a coup last year. The referendum will also shape the political… Continue reading Guinea-Bissau Constitution Vote: Presidential Powers
Tinubu Orders Immediate Rescue Mission Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate rescue operation after gunmen reportedly abducted scores of people in Niger State. The attack took place in north-central Nigeria last week. Tinubu directed the military and other security agencies to find the abductees and bring them home. He also ordered security chiefs… Continue reading Nigeria Mass Kidnapping: Tinubu Orders Rescue Operation
A ceasefire monitoring mission has begun work in eastern Congo, marking the first field deployment under a monitoring system created through a Qatar-mediated peace agreement between the Congolese government and Rwandan-backed rebels. The mission began Monday in Minembwe, South Kivu province, where fighting has intensified in recent weeks. Government forces and AFC/M23 rebels have repeatedly… Continue reading Congo Ceasefire Monitors Deploy Under Qatar Peace Deal
Two Ethiopian U.N. peacekeepers died after gunmen ambushed their patrol in South Sudan’s Jonglei State on Monday. The attack also injured seven other people, according to the United Nations. Three U.N. peacekeepers suffered injuries in the attack. Two South Sudanese police officers and two civilian staff members also sustained injuries. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said… Continue reading South Sudan Ambush Kills Two U.N. Peacekeepers
Six Deportees Refuse to Leave Plane in Liberia Six people deported from the United States to Liberia refused to leave their plane last week. Authorities then sent the group to Equatorial Guinea, according to a passenger and a lawyer. The incident occurred on Thursday after the flight reached Liberia. The group included four Cuban men,… Continue reading US Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea After Liberia Refusal
