A Ugandan court has refused to grant bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye on medical grounds, despite his visibly weakened state. The 68-year-old, a longtime critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s nearly four-decade rule, remains in detention alongside two co-accused as he awaits a final ruling on his request by February 25. Besigye, who was reportedly abducted in Kenya last November, …
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Editorial : Africa Eye The denial of travel to Nigerian Army Chief, General Christopher Musa, to Canada for a veterans’ tribute ceremony has sparked an angry response in Nigeria. Canadian authorities refused to grant General Musa a visa, despite his official invitation to attend the event, which the Nigerian government considers a violation of diplomatic protocol and a lack of …
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M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, seized control of Bukavu, a strategic city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rich in mineral resources. This advance follows the occupation of Goma in January and marks a new phase in the armed group’s expansion in North and South Kivu. In a statement, the Congo River Alliance—a coalition of several rebel factions, including …
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After four years of transition in Mali, uncertainty remains over whether a presidential election will take place in 2025. The New Year’s ceremony held at the Koulouba Palace on February 14 was mainly an opportunity for the Secretary-General of the Presidency to present a report on the reforms undertaken since Assimi Goïta came to power in 2021. Among the highlighted …
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More than 40 people lost their lives on Saturday due to the collapse of an artisanal gold mine in the Dabiya commune, located in the municipality of Talato, in the Kayes region of western Mali. The rescue operations were severely hindered by the lack of adequate infrastructure in the region, making it difficult to attend to the injured, according to …
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The electoral process for the Vice-Chairmanship of the African Union concluded following six closely contested rounds, with the outcomes of the votes either being tied or separated by a margin of 2 to 4 votes. However, it was observed by all the participating delegations that there was a marked distinction between the Moroccan candidate and the other contenders, particularly the …
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled on February 13, 2025, the composition of the groups for the final phases of the AFCON U17 and U20, which will be held in Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, respectively. The qualified teams now know their opponents, paving the way for intense and strategic competitions for Africa’s young football talents. In the AFCON U17, …
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The Festival sur le Niger in Ségou, Mali, unfolded this year amid significant political and security challenges in West Africa. As thousands gathered along the banks of the Niger River to celebrate Malian music, theater, and arts, the festival also reflected the shifting political landscape. Mali’s recent withdrawal from ECOWAS, alongside Burkina Faso and Niger, and the uncertainty surrounding the …
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Africa Eye Editorial Board . A bomb exploded within the African Union after journalistic sources revealed Algeria’s return to “briefcase diplomacy”. “The reports revealed a desperate attempt to buy influence and manipulate key decisions within the African Union. Since President Tebboune’s arrival in Addis Ababa, suspicious briefcases filled with cash have been circulating in the hotel corridors hosting heads of …
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Editorial : Africa Eye Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, has achieved a historic milestone by securing a place in the 2025 Rugby League World Series, becoming the first team from the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region to qualify for the prestigious tournament. Their qualification came after a hard-fought MEA Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifier against Kenya in …
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