The house of Bobi Wine the Ugandan opponent is unexpectedly, still surrounded by the militaries despite the decision of the court that militaries and police withdraw from Bobi Wine’s house. Although the army said it will respect the decision of the court, the soldiers are always surrounding the politician’s house. …
Read More »CAR: government troops have killed 44 rebels who surrounded Bangui
According to the Central African Republic’s officials, government troops have killed 44 rebel fighters who had surrounded the capital, Bangui, in an attempt to overthrow the new administration. A government spokesman told the French news agency that the soldiers had captured the village of Boda with the help of Russian …
Read More »Joe Biden signs executive order ending Trump’s ban on transgender Americans serving in the military
Joe Biden the new American president revoked the Trump administration’s ban on openly transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military through executive order Monday morning, calling it “the right thing to do.” “President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and that America’s strength …
Read More »The former Malawian president no longer has access to his bank accounts
The High Court in Malawi has refused to allow former President Peter Mutharika access to his bank accounts which were frozen by the country’s anti-corruption body pending trial. Mr Mutharika’s bank accounts, as well as those of his wife, Gertrude, were frozen last August by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) which …
Read More »Burundi: new leader at the head of the ruling party
Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, has elected Révérien Ndikuriyo as its new leader. He will take over the secretary general role from incumbent President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who held the post until May 2020 when he won the election. Mr Ndikuriyo on Twitter, thank “companion” President Ndayishimiye and said he “will not …
Read More »Central African Republic: Abdel Kani handed to ICC
The International Criminal Court says the Central African Republic has handed over a former rebel commander accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Mahamat Said Abdel Kani is charged with offences dating back to 2013. He was a prominent figure in the “Seleka” faction, a mainly Muslim coalition which …
Read More »Uganda: lifting of the house arrest of Bobi Wine
An Ugandan court ordered the militaries and police to leave the house of Bobi Wine who has not left his house since the presidential election day. The politician contests the results of the elections of which Yoweri Museveni was declared winner. The state argued it needed to prevent him organising …
Read More »Ugandan opponent Bobi Wine still under house arrest
After the presidential elections whose results he contested, ,the main challenger of Yoweri Museveni, Bobi Wine is still stranded at home. His lawyers ask the High Court of Justice of Kampala his liberation. The lawyers of Bobi Wine demand that he be summoned and tried in order to verify the …
Read More »How will relations between United States and Africa be?
While the former US president Donald Trump did not show a particular interest for Africa, many people are wondering what will be the place of Africa in the new American president Joe Biden’s administration. Which policy will he adopt towards Africa? Many African countries were delighted at the election of …
Read More »State of emergency declared in Central African Republic over rebels
The Central African Republic has declared a state of emergency as armed groups try to lay siege to the capital, Bangui. It will last for 15 days and allow the authorities to detain suspects without the authorisation of prosecutors. Rebel factions now control most of the country and are calling …
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