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December 5, 2025

Kenyan President Ruto accused of shielding diplomat linked to abuse of women in Saudi Arabia

The diplomat, Robinson Juma Twanga, served for years as a labour attaché in the Middle Eastern kingdom.

President William Ruto
December 5, 2025

ECOWAS leaders seek action against threats to democracy, rule of law

He said that Sierra Leone was a major beneficiary of the transformative impact of such past efforts by both the ECOWAS Commission and Parliament.

ECOWAS building
December 5, 2025

Trump brokers peace deal between DR Congo, Rwanda in Washington

However, regional analysts say it is unclear whether the agreement will actually end the decades-long conflict.

Trump with Kagame and Tshisekedi
December 4, 2025

Meta confirms blocking Instagram accounts of critics on Tanzanian govt’s order

Meta confirmed it blocked the accounts of prominent Tanzanian activists Maria Sarungi-Tsehai and Mange Kimambi on Instagram.

Meta logo
December 4, 2025

U.S. reviews bilateral relationship with Tanzania; condemns brutal attacks on citizens

The U.S. said, “The United States cannot overlook actions that jeopardize the safety of our citizens, or the security and stability of the region.”

U.S./Tanzania's flags
December 4, 2025

Oxford begins first human trial of new Lassa Fever vaccine

Ms Ramsauer said that beyond the trial, regional efforts were underway to accelerate vaccine licensure and ensure equitable access.

Oxford doctors in a laboratory.
December 3, 2025

Guinea-Bissau coup unacceptable, assault on democracy: ECOWAS Parliament

“The voices of the people, expressed clearly and peacefully at the ballot box, must be respected,” said the parliament.

First Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Parliament
December 3, 2025

Trump denigrates Somali immigrants as ‘garbage’ from ‘hell’ in xenophobic rage

“When they come from hell and they complain and do nothing but bitch, we don’t want them in our country,” said Mr Trump.

Donald Trump
December 2, 2025

Tanzania’s president justifies brutal killings during election protests

Tanzania’s president faces pressure after a violent election with internet shutdowns and opposition crackdown.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
December 2, 2025

Morocco 2025: Yoane Wissa excluded from DR Congo’s final AFCON squad

DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre unveiled the country’s final 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday.

Yoane Wissa