Stephen Elwangu, a 28-year-old from Soroti, has launched a youth-led presidential bid for Uganda’s 2026 elections, unveiling the People’s Leadership Platform to challenge elitist politics and advocate for inclusive national reform.
A major fire at a Telecom Egypt building in downtown Cairo injured 22 people and caused widespread disruptions to internet, phone, transportation, and emergency services across the country.
A government crackdown in Juba has led to the arrest of over 800 youths in South Sudan, sparking allegations of forced conscription, deaths in custody, and widespread human rights violations.
Chad’s opposition leader Succès Masra, held in pre-trial detention for two months over accusations of involvement in a 2025 massacre, denies the charges and calls them politically motivated. His lawyers accuse the government of pressuring the judiciary and have appealed to French President Macron for international intervention, citing bias and violations of Masra’s rights.
Two suspects have been arrested in South Africa over the US$4 million armed robbery at Ecobank in Bulawayo last year and now face extradition to Zimbabwe, as cross-border investigations into the high-profile heist continue.
Security forces in Nairobi have sealed off key roads and deployed heavily ahead of Saba Saba protests targeting President Ruto’s government over economic grievances and corruption.
Ethiopia has completed the Grand Renaissance Dam, a major energy project that has heightened tensions with Egypt over Nile water rights, as regional talks on a binding agreement remain unresolved.
Angélique Kidjo has become the first Black African artist selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising her decades-long musical career and global advocacy.
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, avoiding the death penalty but receiving four life sentences without parole.
Tems has launched the Leading Vibe Initiative to support and empower young African women in music through mentorship, training, and industry access, beginning this August in Lagos.
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