Tanzania police accused of ‘unlawful lethal force’ after protests left 700 dead
By:RFI The findings relate to demonstrations that swept parts of Tanzania following the presidential election on 29 October. President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a second term with 98 percent of the vote, but opposition parties rejected the results, as her main challengers had been either imprisoned or barred from running, and widespread unrest broke out. Tanzania president
African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) NJ Ayuk Recognized as One of New African’s Most Influential Africans of 2025
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 19, 2025/ — The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, has been named among The Most Influential Africans of 2025 by New African, the pan-African magazine published by IC Publications. The recognition places Ayuk among a distinguished cohort of leaders, innovators and change-makers whose work continues to shape Africa’s political, economic
CORRECTION: Enlit Africa releases 2026 programme
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 19, 2025/ — Enlit Africa (http://apo-opa.co/4s4ExXV) has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors. Taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Enlit Africa 2026 brings together 280+ expert speakers across nine specialised tracks, supported by CPD-accredited
Central African Republic – Presidential Election 2025: Africa24 Group Delivers Unprecedented Coverage
BANGUI, Central African Republic, December 19, 2025/ — The Central African Republic will elect its President on Sunday, 28 December 2025, for a new term of office. This presidential election represents a historic milestone in the consolidation of peace, stability, and the establishment of renewed governance in support of inclusive development for citizens. To mark
Over 700 Sudanese refugees arrive in Unity State after RSF captures Heglig
At least 762 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Rioriak payam of Rubkona County in South Sudan’s Unity State after fleeing violence in Sudan’s oil-producing Heglig area, local authorities said Wednesday. Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) recently seized Heglig, the country’s largest oil field, amid ongoing fighting with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the
