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KINSHASA, Congo - President Félix Tshisekedi blamed Rwanda for Goma's fall to rebels and called for mass army recruitment in a national address Thursday. "A strong response against these terrorists and their sponsors is coming," Tshisekedi said, accusing Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels who...

LIRA, Uganda—President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni broke ground for the new Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City on Wednesday. The $129 million stadium will be built by Egypt's SAMCO National Construction Company and Khater Sports. Construction should take 20 months...

KAMPALA, Uganda - Uganda denied claims it backs M23 rebels after protesters attacked its embassy in Congo's capital this week. M23 forces took control of Goma, eastern Congo's largest city, on Tuesday. The rebel victory sparked riots in Kinshasa, where crowds damaged embassies of Uganda...

KAMPALA, Uganda - Uganda's spy chief Charles Oluka died Wednesday at age 57. Officials said he passed away at Seguku Hospital after a brief illness. Deputy presidential spokesman Faruk Kirunda announced the death of Oluka, who led the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). Sources said the spy...

ARUSHA, Tanzania—At a special summit Tuesday, East African leaders urged DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to open talks with M23 rebels. The leaders said military force alone cannot bring peace to eastern Congo. They asked Tshisekedi's government to meet with M23 and other armed groups to hear...

KIGALI/PRETORIA—Rwanda and South Africa traded harsh words Thursday after Rwanda's President Paul Kagame warned that he stands ready to confront South Africa if necessary. "If South Africa wants peace, that's good. But they can't play peacemaker here," Kagame said on social media platform X. He...

BANJUL, Gambia - The Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA) denied claims of contract interference and illegal payments at Abuko Central Abattoir during a press conference Monday. The response came after the abattoir manager held a briefing last week to accuse the agency of wrongdoing. "The...

BANJUL, Gambia - A key figure in the "No to Alliance" movement claims former President Yahya Jammeh could win the 2026 election if he runs. Kebba Tumanding Sanneh told reporters Jammeh maintains strong support despite his absence from The Gambia. "He would win the 2026 elections even without...

NPP Official Challenges UDP Youth Leader's Claims on Gambian Progress. A senior member of Gambia's ruling National People's Party (NPP) has disputed recent statements made by the opposition UDP's National Youth President about the country's current state. NPP executive Essa Dampha rejected UDP...

JANJANBUREH, Gambia - The eighth annual Janjanbureh Kankurang and Masquerade Festival drew 5,000 visitors to celebrate Gambian cultural heritage from January 24-26, 2025. The three-day event featured traditional kankurang masquerades and performances from various regions. Residents welcomed...

Gambia Announces 2025 Hajj Plans, Awards Tender to GIA. BIJILO, Gambia - Gambia is getting ready for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Lands Minister Amat Bah gave an update on Monday. Gambia International Airlines (GIA) won the tender to fly pilgrims. GIA partnered with Gewen Holdings...

Nuimi Chief Urges Park Protection. ESSAU, Gambia - Chief George L. Sonko of Lower Nuimi wants the Niumi National Park protected. He says the forest must be preserved. The district will not allow illegal activities in the park. Chief Sonko spoke to The Voice. He is worried about recent illegal...

North Bank Farmers Develop Annual Action Plan. KEREWAN, Gambia - The North Bank Regional Agroecology Platform met on Tuesday. They worked on an annual action plan. Action Aid International-The Gambia and Njawara Agricultural Training Center helped organize the meeting. The meeting, held at the...

Gambia Revokes Kamalo Land Allocations. BANJUL, Gambia—The Gambian government has revoked all land allocations at the Kamalo Extension and canceled allocations at Kamalo Proper that lacked ministerial approval or proper documentation. Lands Minister Hamat Bah announced these actions at a press...

Three Women Arrested for Robbing and Raping Man in Harare Police have arrested three women in Harare. They are accused of robbing and sexually assaulting a 20-year-old man from Mazowe. The suspects are Diana Sibanda, 35, Brendy Msipa, 35, and Tabeth Harris, 33. They appeared in court on...

Maid Seeks Back Pay for Time as Boss's "Wife." A maid in Harare says her boss owes her two years of wages. Magumise Sherera claims Samuel Muchenjero refused to pay her. He said she was his wife and not an employee. Muchenjero asked the court for a peace order against Sherera. He says she...

Minister Mavetera Criticized for Controversial Song at Heroes Acre. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera is under fire. On Monday, she led a song some say insulted Acting President Chiwenga. It happened at the burial of Justin Mupamhanga at Heroes Acre. Mavetera leads a group of Mnangagwa supporters...

Student Teacher Found Dead at Guinea Fowl High School. Keener Tsanana, 21, was found dead in a room at Guinea Fowl High School. She was a student teacher there. Police say Tsanana was last seen on Saturday with her boyfriend, Valentine Tamuka Zivera, 27. They want to talk to Zivera about the...

CCC Faction Led by Tshabangu Plans Party Congress. A faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says it will hold a party congress soon. Sengezo Tshabangu leads the faction. He calls himself the interim secretary-general. Mbuso Siso works closely with Tshabangu. He said court cases...

Zimbabwe to Issue 2,500 Land Reform Title Deeds by March. Zimbabwe will give title deeds to 2,500 land reform beneficiaries by March. This is part of a plan to prevent people from owning many farms, make it easier for families to inherit land, and let farmers who want to leave farming sell...