Activists urge Kenya to act over Besigye’s Uganda transfer
Activists say Kenya’s extradition law requires formal procedures that were allegedly bypassed during Besigye’s transfer to Uganda.
Congo schools reopen despite rising Ebola cases
Health Ministry figures show 6,100 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,950 deaths in the current outbreak across the country.
Nigeria reports 15 deaths in diphtheria outbreak
The outbreak has affected Jos North Local Government Area, where health authorities confirmed more than 100 cases.
Sasol withholds dividend as debt stays above $3 billion limit
The South African energy and chemicals group continues facing financial pressure after past project overruns and pandemic disruption.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as six-month Gulf war deepens
Iranian authorities report four deaths at a wedding after missile shrapnel hits Kuhestak, including a child, amid escalating attacks.
Disputed election shadows Hichilema’s second term
Hichilema begins his second term amid election disputes and the jailing of his main rival
UN chief welcomes Libya deal to break political deadlock
Libyan rivals signed a UN-backed draft deal addressing electoral commission reform and legal disputes over presidential and parliamentary elections.
Zambia charges presidential candidate Mundubile with treason
Police in Zambia confirmed that 18 people, including candidate Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu, now face treason charges.
Russia cements its role as Africa’s junta protector in Niger
Three presidential guards died during a weekend mutiny in Niamey that Russian troops helped bring under control.
Stronger currencies ease import costs across African economies
Foreign cash inflows and higher gold prices are helping Uganda and South Africa strengthen their currencies this month.
How Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force was weakened
Israel says years of strikes have stripped Hezbollah’s Radwan Force of its commanders and offensive edge

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