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Uganda Bans “Unlawful Processions” Coverage Ahead of General Election | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Uganda’s government has announced a ban on live broadcasting of what it calls “riots” and “unlawful processions” just days before the January 15 election. Critics…
Nigeria Says “Spat” With Trump Over Christian Killings “Largely Resolved” | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Nigeria says it has defused a high stakes diplomatic standoff with the United States sparked by Donald Trump’s accusations of Christian persecution. Trump had threatened…
Indian PM Modi Visits Ethiopia, To Hold Talks With PM Abiy Ahmed | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour, with his second leg being a state visit to Ethiopia—the first by an Indian PM…
US Proposes African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Without South Africa | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Tensions between South Africa and the United States are rising as a new US Senate bill proposes extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)…
Nicki Minaj Backs Trump’s Nigeria Christian Persecution Claims | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Rapper Nicki Minaj took the stage at a United Nations interfaith event on November 18 and delivered a pointed message about violence against Christians in…
South Africa Responds To Trump’s G20 Summit Boycott | Firstpost Africa | N18G
South Africa is confronting a deepening diplomatic rift with the United States after President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington will boycott the G20 Summit in…
South Africa: Zuma’s Daughter On Trial On Terrorism Charges | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, is on trial in Durban for alleged incitement of violence and terrorism linked to the…
LIVE: Tanzania Election Result Aftermath Triggers Treason Charges | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Tanzania charged more than 200 people with treason following violent protests over last month’s disputed presidential election. President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed victory with 98%…
Tanzania Charges Election Protesters With Treason After President Hassan’s Win | Firstpost Africa
Tanzania charged more than 200 people with treason following violent protests over last month’s disputed presidential election. President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed victory with 98% of…
LIVE: Nigeria Pushes Back Against Trump’s Christian Persecution Claims | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Nigeria, on November 5, said that its designation as a violator of religious freedom by the United States was “fundamentally misinformed.” Nigeria and the United…
