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Museveni Blames Iran, Israel, and Western Powers for Middle East Conflict in Rare NAM Statement

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has issued a rare and pointed critique of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, attributing blame to both regional powers and Western actors for stoking tensions. In a…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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AU Urges Better Climate Data Access to Bolster Africa’s Disaster Readiness

The African Union (AU) has called on member states to urgently improve access to global climate data, citing its vital role in enhancing early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and climate…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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Chaos in Kenya as Nationwide Protests Erupt on Anniversary of Anti-Tax Crackdown

At least two people were shot dead and several others injured on Wednesday, June 25, as fresh protests swept across Kenya, including in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Nyahururu. The…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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Museveni to Seek Seventh Term as Uganda Heads Toward 2026 Elections

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will officially seek a seventh term in office in the country’s general elections slated for January 2026, a senior official from the ruling National Resistance Movement…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Ethiopia–Eritrea Border Villages Reunite After Five Years in Rare Grassroots Peace Gesture

For the first time in five years, communities from Ethiopia and Eritrea reunited in a powerful show of grassroots reconciliation at the once-divided frontier town of Zalambessa, Ethiopia, on Sunday.…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Three Kenyan Police Officers Charged in Blogger’s Death.

Three Kenyan police officers were formally charged on Monday, June 23, with the murder of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang, whose suspicious death in police custody earlier this month has sparked…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Kenya Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Probe into Blogger’s Custodial Death

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has stepped aside temporarily as investigations intensify into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police…

Africa News Now June 17, 2025

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Museveni Signs Law Allowing Military Trials for Civilians Despite Court Ruling

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a controversial amendment that permits military courts to try civilians under specific circumstances, a move that defies a recent Supreme Court ruling…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu to Represent Himself in Treason Trial Amid Rights Concerns

Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been granted permission to represent himself in his treason trial after raising concerns over violations of his legal and human rights while in…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Burundi Ruling Party Wins All Parliamentary Seats Amid Opposition Crackdown

Burundi’s ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, has claimed a complete victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning all 100 contested seats, according to final results announced by the Independent National Electoral…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Refugees in Kenya Face Starvation as U.S. Aid Cuts Slash Food Rations to Crisis Levels

Over 300,000 refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are facing severe food shortages after drastic funding cuts from the United States led the World Food Programme (WFP) to reduce…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025