Mlungisi Makhanya, leader of Eswatini’s main opposition party, was allegedly poisoned in an assassination attempt. Pudemo claims it was politically motivated ahead of protests.
Adenike Adeodun
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Africa’s surging youth population is facing a dangerous unemployment crisis, risking economic collapse and social unrest. Without urgent action, this ticking time bomb could explode.
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Morit International School in Lagos allows parents to pay tuition with plastic bottles, but financial and logistical challenges threaten its future.
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s president’s son, has pulled out of the 2026 presidential race, urging his supporters to back his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
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Gordons discusses Israel Adesanya’s connection to African power, challenges Nigerian athletes face abroad, and his support for his children’s future athletic pursuits.
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Indian arms sold to European buyers are reportedly ending up in Ukraine, despite concerns raised by Russia, with India maintaining it follows export laws.
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Zimbabwe’s creditors show a willingness to consider a debt-for-climate swap as part of restructuring its $21 billion arrears, pending government commitment to reforms.
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Gender-based violence in Africa continues to rise, worsened by COVID-19 lockdowns and weak legal systems. Millions of women and girls are left vulnerable without strong reforms.
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ECOWAS and the Ministry of Women launched four projects aimed at improving access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for women and girls in West Africa.
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Moroccan authorities thwarted a mass migration attempt near Ceuta, detaining 60 people while deploying heavy security in Fnideq to prevent illegal crossings.