insert_link Africa Rwanda agrees to accept 250 migrants deported from the U.S. Yolande Makolo Rwanda has agreed to receive up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, marking the third African nation to join the Trump administration’s controversial third-country deportation program. The Associated Press reports that the agreement, quietly signed in Kigali in June 2025, empowers the Rwandan government to vet and approve each incoming individual before arrival. Spokesperson Yolande Makolo explained that Rwanda accepted the arrangement in part due to […] today5 August, 2025
insert_link South Africa Farm murder: Polokwane High Court begins trial in Limpopo pig-farm murder case Photo: SABC The trial of pig farmer Zachariah Olivier (60), supervisor Rudolph de Wet (20), and farm worker William Musora (50) opened today in the Polokwane High Court. They stand accused of fatally shooting Maria Makgato (45) and Lucia Ndlovu (34) and dumping their bodies in a pigsty at Onvervaght farm in Sebayeng, Limpopo, in August last year. According to the SABC, the victims’ remains were discovered inside the pig […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link World UN rights chief calls on governments to pressure Israel over Gaza war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned Israel’s conduct in Gaza, calling it “crimes against humanity and genocide” at a Liberation Movements summit in Gauteng. He decried the deliberate starvation of Palestinian civilians and demanded immediate humanitarian access and global intervention. Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged governments worldwide to leverage their influence on Israel to end the war in Gaza. Speaking ahead of a […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link World Haiti’s gang violence crisis leaves thousands dead UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani A United Nations report has revealed that nearly 5,000 people have been killed in Haiti since October 2024 amid escalating gang violence. UN spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani warns that the crisis is spreading beyond Port‑au‑Prince, amplifying displacement and trafficking threats. Shamdasani highlighted the crisis, pinpointing an October massacre in Port‑Saint‑Denis (Pont‑Sondé) as a turning point. She warned of escalating gang control extending beyond the […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Africa Kenyan police open fire on Saba Saba protesters, 11 killed nationwide Nairobi and at least three other regions in Kenya were rocked by violent clashes on Monday as demonstrators marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba (Seven Seven) pro-democracy protests. What began as a peaceful commemoration evolved into bloodshed, with Kenyan police deploying tear gas, water cannons, and reportedly live ammunition to disperse crowds. Authorities have confirmed 11 deaths nationwide and numerous injuries among both civilians and officers. […] today8 July, 2025
Africa Seven killed in crackdown on anti-government protests in Togo Togo protests At least seven people, including minors, were killed during anti-government protests in Togo’s capital last week, civil society groups reported. The protests, sparked by a cost-of-living crisis and demands for President Faure Gnassingbé’s resignation, escalated into violent clashes. Witnesses say security forces used tear gas and batons, with arrests, beatings, and property damage widespread. According to a coalition of 12 human rights organisations, bodies were recovered from multiple […] today1 July, 2025
insert_link Africa Uganda’s Museveni seeks re-election President Yoweri Museveni Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, age 80, confirmed his bid for a seventh term in the January 2026 presidential election, potentially extending his hold on power to nearly half a century. Running under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Museveni formally expressed interest in serving as the party’s flagbearer via a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Reuters reports that Museveni has ruled […] today30 June, 2025
Uncategorized At least 300 wounded in violent Nairobi protests At least 300 people were wounded during protests in Kenya’s capital yesterday, with 67 in critical condition and evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital, a multi-agency emergency response official told AFP. Injuries included suspected gunshot wounds and blunt trauma as security forces clashed with demonstrators. The demonstrations, marking the first anniversary of last year’s finance bill protests, escalated into clashes over police brutality and rising living costs. The Guardian reports […] today26 June, 2025
Africa Kenyans mark one year since parliament protests Police and protesters clash in tear-gas-filled streets of Nairobi. Thousands of Kenyans marched in Nairobi and other cities on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the mass anti-government demonstrations that culminated in the storming of parliament. The 2024 protests, triggered by proposed tax hikes, led to at least 60 deaths and widespread public backlash. In anticipation of the anniversary protests, the Communications Authority of Kenya ordered an immediate […] today25 June, 2025
