Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202505120492.html The article outlines Uganda’s deteriorating governance under President Yoweri Museveni’s long rule. Despite economic growth, public infrastructure is collapsing, with roads, hospitals, and schools in disrepair. Corruption and self-interest dominate government, with elites looting public resources and citizens disregarding laws. While Museveni controls the military, he has lost grip on civilian administration. His aging and the… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202505130041.html The article covers President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to 49 white South Africans seeking refugee status in the United States, which he strongly disputes. Speaking at the 2025 African CEO Forum in Côte d’Ivoire, Ramaphosa emphasized that these individuals do not meet the legal criteria for refugee status, asserting they are leaving due to resistance to constitutional… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202505120250.html The article reports the impending resignation of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa from the 55th National Legislature of Liberia, effective May 12, 2025. His decision follows escalating tensions between the Legislative and Executive branches, particularly concerning the Executive’s disregard for Supreme Court rulings. The Rule of Law Caucus, led by Rep. Musa Hassan Bility, endorsed Koffa’s resignation,… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202504070258.html The article discusses the “take-it-back” movement’s planned nationwide protest against the emergency rule in Rivers State, human rights abuses, and the misuse of the Cybercrime Act in Nigeria. The protest coincides with the first National Police Day, which the police oppose, calling the timing inappropriate. The protest aims to address authoritarianism and the suppression of free… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202504090049.html The article discusses the mass death of animals, including at least 50 hippos and buffalo, due to anthrax poisoning in Virunga National Park, located in Eastern Congo. The exact cause of the poisoning remains unclear, though tests confirm anthrax as the cause. Park officials are working to manage the situation, but logistical challenges, including a lack… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202504090263.html The article discusses an upcoming virtual media briefing about the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which marks its second anniversary on April 15. The briefing, featuring prominent Sudanese and international figures, emphasizes the need for greater African involvement in resolving the crisis. Despite mediation efforts from the Gulf, Emirati, and Western governments, the organizers argue that the… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202503110074.html The suspension of 83% of USAID programs has severely impacted health, education, and other sectors across Africa, including Zimbabwe. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the cancellation of 5,200 contracts, citing misalignment with U.S. national interests. This decision, made early in President Trump’s second term, leaves many African humanitarian needs unmet. USAID had funded Zimbabwe’s… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202411080072.html The UN Special Representative for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, warned the Security Council that the latest extension of the country’s transition period and postponed elections must not be “business as usual.” Originally set for next month, the elections have been delayed to December 2026, with the transition extended to February 2027. Haysom stressed the urgency of… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202503100449.html The U.S. government reaffirmed its support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s sovereignty as government forces struggle against Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the east. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a ceasefire and accountability for human rights abuses. The U.S. urged a return to the Angolan-led “Luanda Process” peace initiative. Fighting has escalated, with… Read more »
