Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses, according to BBC.
Africa
Sharpeville Massacre Survivors Continue to Suffer, Demand Compensation
Decades after the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, survivors and victims' families continue to suffer and are suing the South African government for compensation, according to a new lawsuit filed on Thursday.
Sharpeville Victims Sue South African Government for 1961 Massacre
Victims of the 1961 Sharpeville massacre are suing the South African government for compensation, according to The Guardian. The case, filed on Thursday, seeks justice for the 91 people killed during the apartheid-era violence.
Protests in Spain over government’s handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Protests in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have intensified as migrants and residents demand asylum rights and criticize the government's response to a recent surge in arrivals. According to reports, more than 5,000 to 8,000 migrants remain in the area.
Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 of its employees over alleged corruption and financial misconduct, according to a statement by the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
South African Airline Cancels Daring Stadium Flyby Stunt
The South African airline behind a low-flying aerial stunt over a packed stadium has canceled a planned repeat performance, the country's aviation regulator has confirmed.
Nigeria Fires 40 Agents for Corruption, Says Anti-Corruption Chief
Nigeria's anti-corruption chief has revealed that more than 40 agency employees were dismissed for corruption and financial misconduct over the past three years, according to the BBC.
South African Airline Defends Low-Altitude Flyby Before Rugby Match
A South African airline defended a controversial low-level flyby before a major rugby match, despite safety concerns raised by aviation experts. According to Airlink, the stunt was carefully planned and conducted within safety regulations.
South African Airline Defends Low-Altitude Stunt Over Stadium
A South African airline has defended its low-altitude aerial stunt over a packed stadium, stating it was carefully planned with aviation authorities, according to BBC.
Russia Says Helped Repel Niger Coup Attempt
Russia stated its forces assisted in repelling an attempted coup in Niger, according to the BBC. The country's foreign ministry said Nigerien forces repelled the attack 'with the assistance of servicemen of the African Corps of the Russian Ministry of Defence'.
Sudanese Repair Roads by Hand to Aid Darfur Access
Residents in Sudan’s Darfur region are manually repairing a rugged road to improve emergency access, according to Al Jazeera.
Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Nairobi Protests Over Import Duty Hike
Kenyan police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Friday as small-scale traders demonstrated against a recent hike in import duties, according to Al Jazeera.
Uganda’s King Dies at 34: World’s Youngest Monarch
King Oyo Nyimba of Uganda, who was once the world’s youngest reigning traditional monarch, has died at the age of 34. The king was crowned at just three years old in 1995.
Prince Harry Quits Board Over African Parks Human Rights Abuses
Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after the charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses in the Republic of the Congo, according to The Guardian.
Mpox Surges in New Countries – 479 Dead in DRC This Year
Mpox cases have surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with more than 479 deaths reported since January 2024, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The virus, which can be fatal if left untreated, has also resurfaced in the Philippines and is being falsely linked to lockdown fears in the United States.