Kenya’s police ban protests in Nairobi, citing criminal gang infiltration amid demands for systemic changes and President Ruto’s resignation.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
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Kenyan anti-government protests intensify, resulting in casualties and heightened tensions as citizens demand President Ruto’s resignation.
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Gambia’s parliament rejects a bill to lift the ban on female genital mutilation, prioritizing health and human rights.
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Gambia’s parliament debates the controversial proposal to legalize FGM, highlighting deep societal divisions over tradition and women’s rights.
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The presence of Rwandan troops in Congo’s North Kivu complicates the UN’s planned withdrawal, impacting regional stability.
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Amid national protests and escalating violence, Kenya’s police chief resigns, intensifying calls for political reform and accountability.
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Ugandan human rights advocates appeal to the Supreme Court against a draconian anti-homosexuality law.
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Airtel Uganda moves to sell remaining IPO shares, aiming to fulfill regulatory requirements and strengthen its market position.
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Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s president, comes out as lesbian, aims to inspire change in laws against homosexuality.
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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formed the Alliance of Sahel States, signaling a new era of independence from ECOWAS.