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Civic Space Is Rapidly Closing Across 9 East and Central African States as Impunity Deepens

Right & Advocacy Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
Civic space is narrowing across East and Central Africa as governments increase pressure on journalists, academics, opposition leaders and protesters. From Uganda and Kenya to Tanzania, Ethiopia and Eritrea, rights groups warn that repression is growing while accountability remains scarce.

Tanzania Lecturer Terrorism Case Escalates After Court Grants Bail

Right & Advocacy Faraji Daraja Faraji Daraja -
The Tanzania lecturer terrorism case has intensified after University of Dodoma lecturer Melkisedeki Kaijage was charged with terrorism just days after securing bail on a lesser offence. Rights groups and opposition figures say the move reflects a wider crackdown

Tanzania Saba Saba Protests: Security Forces Flood Dar es Salaam Ahead of July 7 Demonstrations

Politics Joshua Moracha Joshua Moracha -
Security forces have flooded Dar es Salaam ahead of the Tanzania Saba Saba protests on 7 July. The deployment comes amid heightened political tensions, opposition crackdowns and growing concerns over democratic freedoms in Tanzania.

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NSCDC officer arrested after Kubwa Market shooting in Abuja

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Police arrested NSCDC officer Onoja Samuel after he allegedly fired a pistol into the air during a dispute at Kubwa Market in Abuja. Investigators recovered a pistol and 17 rounds of ammunition, but questions remain about the alleged trigger for the confrontation and the charges he may face.

Niger Blames Chad and France for Agadez Drone Strike, N’Djamena Demands Proof

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Niger accuses Chad and France of backing a drone strike that killed two civilians near the Salvador Pass. Chad denies involvement and calls for an independent investigation.

Russia-Africa summit faces trade gap and security questions in Moscow

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The Russia-Africa summit has opened in Moscow with 22 African heads of state attending, half the number who travelled to Sochi in 2019. Trade shortfalls, military recruitment concerns and security controversies threaten to overshadow the Kremlin's economic ambitions.

Entebbe church collapse leaves one dead, 25 rescued

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A four-storey church extension collapsed in Bwerenga, near Entebbe, killing one builder and leaving 25 men rescued from the rubble. Investigators are examining construction materials and permits as questions grow over building safety and regulatory oversight in Uganda.

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