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Opposition figures and civil society in Uganda have sharply criticized a newly revealed agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants, accusing President Yoweri Museveni’s government of bypassing Parliament and prioritizing political expediency over national interest. The deal, confirmed by Ugandan officials this week, comes as Washington moves to expand its controversial “third-country deportation” policy. Under the arrangement, Uganda has agreed to host certain deportees, with authorities reportedly preferring migrants of African origin and excluding those with serious criminal records. But rights groups and opposition lawmakers say the agreement lacks transparency and parliamentary oversight. “Without parliamentary approval, the whole…

As millions of Ethiopian children remain out of school, the Amhara Regional State has launched a large-scale registration campaign in a bid to restore access to education. The region’s Education Bureau says it plans to enroll 7.4 million students for the 2025/2026 academic year. Authorities have allocated a significant budget to train more than 10,000 teachers and school leaders, while an additional 24,000 educators have received training through the Ministry of Education. According to UNICEF, 4.4 million children in Amhara did not attend school last year, the highest figure recorded in Ethiopia. Nationwide, more than nine million children are currently…

Red Square came alive with the sounds of brass and drums as the 17th edition of the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival opened, drawing participants from across the world. Twenty-seven teams from ten countries are performing this year, including Ethiopia’s National Defence Force Marching Band, Zimbabwe’s Armed Forces Orchestra, and Burkina Faso’s Presidential Orchestra, which is making its debut appearance. Bands from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Italy, Republika Srpska, and the United Arab Emirates also joined the global line-up. This year’s festival, taking place against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine, has been dedicated to the 80th anniversary of…

A coalition of human rights lawyers and non-governmental organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Eswatini government, accusing it of violating the constitution by secretly accepting five deportees from the United States. The plaintiffs argue that the deal with former US President Donald Trump’s administration, which allowed Washington to transfer third-country deportees to Eswatini, bypassed parliament and denied citizens their right to due process. The five men, from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen, and Cuba, were flown into Eswatini in July. US officials have branded them “dangerous criminals.” They are currently being held in solitary confinement at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison,…

The expiration of a long-standing U.S. tariff exemption on low-value packages is disrupting transatlantic shipping, with multiple European postal services announcing a pause in deliveries to the United States. The exemption, known as the de minimis rule, allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. In 2024 alone, 1.36 billion parcels worth $64.6 billion were shipped under the policy, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The exemption is set to expire Friday, with new tariffs taking effect immediately afterward. Postal operators in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy confirmed on Saturday that they would suspend shipments of most…

In an era where misinformation spreads faster than verified news, journalists are becoming high-value targets for cyberattacks. Hackers, troll farms, and surveillance actors see newsrooms as gateways to public influence, making media professionals especially vulnerable online. Protecting journalists is no longer optional—it is essential to safeguarding press freedom itself. Why Journalists Are at Risk From phishing scams aimed at stealing email logins to spyware targeting investigative reporters, the threats journalists face are increasingly sophisticated. Beyond personal risks, a compromised journalist can expose confidential sources, unpublished investigations, and sensitive editorial strategies. Media houses in Ghana and across Africa often operate with…

A majestic parade of around 800 ships, accompanied by thousands of smaller boats, sailed from IJmuiden along the North Sea Canal into Amsterdam’s IJhaven harbour on Monday, marking the opening of SAIL Amsterdam 2025. Crowds lined the waterways to witness the spectacle, which featured naval ships, heritage vessels, the Dutch Fleet, and modern craft. The five-day maritime celebration began with the arrival of the three-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam, greeted with cannon fire, horns, and bursts of orange smoke. The festival, staged every five years, is one of the world’s largest nautical events. The previous edition in 2015 attracted 2.3 million…

Former Benin international striker Razak Omotoyossi has been eulogised by his ex-teammates as “a servant of Beninese football” following his passing at the age of 39 in neighboring Nigeria, where he had been living. Omotoyossi featured for the Squirrels more than forty times over twelve years, making his mark as one of the most prolific scorers in the country’s football history. He netted 21 goals in 47 appearances between 2004 and 2016, placing him alongside Stéphane Sessègnon and Steve Mounié as Benin’s finest finishers. The forward represented his nation at the 2008 and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, earning…

Akere Tabeng Muna, a prominent opposition figure and former bar president, has formally petitioned Cameroon’s Constitutional Council to bar President Paul Biya from contesting the upcoming election. Muna’s motion, filed under Article 118 of the electoral code, argues that Biya is constitutionally ineligible due to his advanced age, recurrent health absences, and what he describes as a dependency on third parties to discharge official duties. He stressed that the action is “not a political attack but a legal imperative” aimed at safeguarding the rule of law. The Constitutional Council is expected to deliver its ruling this Friday at 11 a.m.…

At the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced sweeping initiatives to deepen Africa–Asia ties, including the creation of a proposed “Indian Ocean–Africa economic zone” linking Africa with India and the Middle East. Tokyo pledged $5.5 billion in loans, arranged through the African Development Bank, to boost sustainable development and ease Africa’s mounting debt burdens. Japan also committed to training 30,000 AI experts over the next three years to accelerate digital transformation and job creation across the continent. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres used the platform to renew calls for global reform,…