Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, the world’s oldest serving head of state) issued an official presidential decree appointing his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of the Republic, Head of the Armed Forces, and Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Defence. If Paul Biya is not available, his duties will be taken over by…
Seven students of Apac Seed Secondary School were injured following a violent nighttime attack that has shocked residents in Apac District. Police said unknown assailants, reportedly armed with machetes and knives, stormed the school under the cover of darkness and attacked students in their dormitories. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. The injured students…
A heated national debate has emerged in Malawi following a controversial government proposal to introduce castration as a punishment for individuals convicted of rape and defilement. The proposal, currently under discussion in Parliament, has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers, civil society, and the public. Some legislators argue that existing prison sentences are too lenient and…
Lawmakers from Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have completed a key verification and accreditation exercise ahead of a high-level retreat scheduled to take place in Kyankwanzi. The exercise, held Monday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, brought together newly elected Members of Parliament on the NRM ticket, as well as independent legislators aligned to…
Uganda is in mourning following the tragic killing of four toddlers at a daycare centre in Kampala, an incident that has shocked the nation and sparked renewed calls for tighter security in early childhood facilities. The victims, aged between 18 months and two-and-a-half years, were attacked on April 2 at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre…