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Democratic governance in Africa faces significant challenges due to the rise of digital authoritarianism, marked by increased internet shutdowns, censorship of news outlets, and restrictive measures on civil participation. These findings are highlighted in the 2024 report on Internet Freedom…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has pledged over $800 million towards the fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency’s head said on Thursday. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa CDC added that…
A continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa has been appointed by the African Union’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security with technical support from the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. Fifteen Transitional Justice Experts…
Africa is set to receive 500,000 doses of Mpox vaccines by the end of this year. On Wednesday, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and Bavarian Nordic, the manufacturer of the Mpox vaccine, signed an agreement to ensure the supply of these…
Comorian President Azali Assoumani is reportedly under intensive care at a hospital in the nation’s capital following an assassination attempt on Friday. Although he survived the knife attack, authorities are yet to communicate any additional information on his health status.…
A military court in Kinshasa on Friday sentenced 37 people to death, following an attempted coup last May. The verdict, delivered by Major Freddy Ehume, includes charges of criminal association, attack and terrorism. According to the Congolese army, those sentenced…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest data on cholera cases across the world, indicating that there has been a surge in global cases. According to its Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 4,000 people die a year…
Tensions have escalated between Mali and Algeria at the UN Security Council as Bamako accuses Algiers of spreading terrorist propaganda. This accusation comes after a statement from rebel groups in northern Mali, which was echoed by the Algerian representative at…
The Global health body, WHO has expressed optimism about halting the MPOX outbreaks in the next six months. The World Health Organization’s strong conviction hinges on multiple factors including rapid vaccine development and deployment and collaboration with governments of monkeypox-burdened…
A Pan African Research network, Afrobarometer today celebrates 25 years with the launch of a flagship report on Democratic Trends in Africa. Afrobarometer says since its inception in 1999, it has consistently tracked the democratic and accountable governance aspirations and…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture, forming a coalition cabinet that includes the Democratic Alliance and other parties. This coalition was necessary after the African National Congress lost its majority in…
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped to find paths to a “just peace” as soon as possible, as a first international summit on pathways to end Russia’s war in Ukraine opened Saturday. More than 50 world leaders were joining Zelensky…
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