oluwatosin oyeniyi
LILONGWE, Malawi – Malawi’s Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called for the immediate release of detained journalist Namiwa, criticizing police for what it described as an unlawful approach of “investigating through arrest.” The commission argues
oluwatosin oyeniyi
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia following a high-profile, overnight standoff outside a Nairobi media house. The lawmaker was taken into custody on Monday morning
oluwatosin oyeniyi
NAIROBI – For centuries, the narrative of human trafficking in Africa was defined by physical chains and the brutal forced movement of people for labor or sexual exploitation. However, as the international community marks the
oluwatosin oyeniyi
The escalating security crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region is increasingly disrupting not only civilian life but also religious institutions, as a wave of kidnappings has forced church leaders to alter long-standing pastoral activities. The development
oluwatosin oyeniyi
Prominent Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye has been admitted in critical condition to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. The 70-year-old politician collapsed in the dock during a
oluwatosin oyeniyi
ADDIS ABABA – The halls of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa are currently witnessing a historic convergence. From July 29 to 30, 2026, the inaugural World Public Summit: Africa
oluwatosin oyeniyi
In a landmark moment for institutional governance in North Africa, Algeria’s People’s National Assembly elected Khalida Boufedeche as its new Speaker. By securing a decisive 302 votes, Boufedeche became the first woman to hold the
oluwatosin oyeniyi
DJIBOUTI CITY – The recent torrential storms that swept through Djibouti's Dikhil Region, particularly devastating the Mouloud area, serve as a stark and immediate reminder of Africa's escalating climate crisis. While the nation's emergency response,
oluwatosin oyeniyi
As international financial support declines sharply, African nations face a critical turning point. Health experts urge regional governments to expand domestic healthcare spending to protect hard-won progress against HIV/AIDS and prevent a disastrous resurgence. Global
oluwatosin oyeniyi
The Ugandan Ministry of Health has officially declared the end of the country’s 2026 Ebola virus disease outbreak, confirming that the nation is once again Ebola-free. Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced the development in Kampala,
