Officials report that torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals. President Félix Tshisekedi assured victims on Monday, “The republic will not abandon you,” following his decision to convene a government crisis meeting. Residents in dire circumstances attempt…
In a recent interview with the BBC, the president of Burundi revealed that he possesses “credible intelligence” indicating that Rwanda is preparing to launch an attack on his nation. Évariste Ndayishimiye asserted that Rwanda attempted to orchestrate a coup in Burundi ten years ago, drawing parallels to its current actions in the Democratic Republic of…
On Friday, Namibia welcomed its new president, who is set to navigate the challenges of high unemployment, inequality, and poverty that the nation currently faces. She faces the challenge of her role as Africa’s second-ever directly elected female president and Namibia’s first female head of state. “If things proceed positively, it will be regarded as…
Namibia’s founding father, Sam Nujoma, has been described as “a giant among leaders,” with the country’s President, Nangolo Mbumba, emphasizing that he has left behind “the most precious gift of… freedom.” Addressing a sizable audience at Heroes’ Acre, the final resting place of the nation’s most esteemed figures, he spoke just before Nujoma’s interment in…
In a tragic turn of events, thirteen soldiers affiliated with peacekeeping missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo lost their lives during confrontations with M23 rebel forces. In a recent statement, the South African military reported that nine of its soldiers lost their lives while assisting in the defense against a rebel advance on the…
According to the army, a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central Ashanti region has resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals. The Ghana Armed Forces reported that approximately 60 illegal miners breached the security of a mine operated by global leader AngloGold Ashanti, opening fire on soldiers who…
The government of Ivory Coast has declared that French troops will be pulling out from the West African country, marking a significant decrease in the military presence of the former colonial power in the area. In a recent end-of-year address, President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast highlighted that the decision represents a significant step towards…
Shop owners in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, are caught between a rock and a hard place over a government directive that they install CCTV cameras outside their businesses to intensify surveillance of Islamist insurgents who have a strong presence in the city. The businessmen say if they put up the cameras, they risk being gunned down…
An investigation conducted by the Rumour Scanner team revealed that from August 12 to December 5, approximately 13 false reports circulated in Indian media following the collapse of the Awami League government. “In the wake of the Awami League government’s collapse, several rumours regarding the situation in Bangladesh have emerged in Indian media outlets,” reported…
In a significant diplomatic move, three Americans held in China have been released as part of a prisoner exchange for three Chinese nationals incarcerated in the United States. This development follows negotiations led by the Biden administration to facilitate the swap. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the National Security Council (NSC) announced that Mark Swidan,…
