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CAR

CAR Prepares for Dec 28 Elections

The Central African Republic (CAR) is preparing for a monumental political event. In the coming ...

Ethiopia

Ethiopia Sets Date: General Election Scheduled for June 1, 2026

Ethiopia has officially marked its calendar for the next major political test. The National Electoral ...

INDEPENDENCE

Why Did Tanzanians Stay Home on Independence Day?

A planned wave of anti-government demonstrations failed to materialize on Tuesday. Instead of chanting crowds, ...

Dozens Killed as Morocco Blocks Crumble

A devastating structural failure in the Moroccan city of Fez has left at least 22 ...

Tanzania

Tanzania Warns Protests are ‘Coup Attempt’

Tanzanian authorities have issued a stern warning to citizens. Officials ordered the public to remain ...

BOBI

Bobi Wine Claims Attack in Northern Uganda

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine reports that security forces assaulted him and his campaign team. ...

VISA

South Africa Scraps Palestinian Visa Exemption

South African authorities have officially revoked the 90-day visa exemption previously granted to Palestinians. Officials ...

Tanzania Police Declare Upcoming Protests Illegal

Tanzanian law enforcement authorities have declared upcoming nationwide demonstrations illegal. This directive raises fears of ...

KENYA

Kenya MPs Slam British Army Conduct as ‘Occupying Force’

A parliamentary inquiry in Kenya has released a scathing report regarding the British Army Training ...

RWANDA

Rwanda, DRC Sign Peace Deal in DC

United States President Donald Trump presided over a major diplomatic ceremony in Washington on Thursday. ...

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The word "Checkmate" in chess comes from the Persian phrase "Shah Mat," which means "the king is dead."

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