Mali’s political landscape faces further upheaval as the military junta dismissed Prime Minister Choguel Maiga and his government. This decision comes just days after Maiga criticized the junta for delays in transitioning to civilian rule, intensifying uncertainty in the nation’s governance.

In Uganda, opposition leader Kizza Besigye appeared before a military court in Kampala following reports of his abduction in Kenya. His case underscores ongoing tensions between the government and opposition in East Africa.

Meanwhile, justice was served on the international stage as Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz, a key figure in the Ansar al-Din group during its 2012-2013 rule over Timbuktu, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

In Ghana, the political climate is heating up as election season approaches. Political parties are making bold promises to the creative sector, aiming to win over the entertainment industry and its influential stakeholders.

These developments highlight critical intersections of politics, justice, and culture across Africa.