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South African men’s groups push for behavioral change amid femicide crisis
In Johannesburg, a non-profit called Father A Nation is organizing men in informal settlements to confront violence against women. The initiative follows the discovery of 12 female bodies in Ekurhuleni, which has intensified national outrage. While President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new safety measures, critics argue these are insufficient. The group focuses on teaching positive masculinity and holding men accountable for their actions, aiming to prevent future violence by changing male behavior at the community level.
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Silenced for 25 Years: Eritrea's G-15 Families Seek Answers
BBC profiles the families of Eritrea’s G-15 detainees—Petros Solomon and other senior officials arrested in 2001 after signing a call for a constitution and elections—whose fates remain unknown; their children grew up in exile or with relatives, living with fear and memory as rights groups and the UN press for information and accountability from a government that has not commented.
Protest erupts in Niger State after 37 detained miners die in custody
Security forces in Minna, Niger State, fired on protesters demanding accountability for the deaths of 37 miners detained by the NSCDC, with some demonstrators attacking government facilities; a 24-hour curfew was imposed and authorities promised a full investigation amid reports that overcrowding or poor ventilation may have contributed to the deaths.
Ninth body found near Johannesburg as SA probes spate of women's deaths
Police in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, confirmed the ninth woman's body in two months, with the latest victim found in Dawn Park; other bodies have been found in Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, Clayville and KwaThema. Authorities say links between cases haven't been established and no serial killer is confirmed, while a multidisciplinary team investigates and a reward is offered amid rising concern over violence against women in SA.
Ramaphosa vows justice after seven women's deaths near Johannesburg
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges urgent justice as police investigate the deaths of seven women around Kempton Park near Johannesburg; authorities say there is no confirmed serial-killer link yet but a possible copycat pattern is being explored, with at least one arrest and heightened safety advisories for women.
Tooro King’s Burial Ignites Battle Over Next Ruler in Uganda
Uganda’s Tooro kingdom buried King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, 34, after cancer treatment in the United States, amid a bitter succession dispute: a clan-backed Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been installed as heir, but Oyo’s mother, sister and elders dispute the choice, arguing a 2022 will does not override customary succession. The government has been mediating as the identity of the legitimate heir remains unresolved; the kingdom holds cultural influence but lacks formal political power in Uganda.
Uganda pays respects to a former boy king as Tooro throne tensions flare
Uganda is mourning the burial of a former Tooro kingdom monarch once known as a youthful “boy king” while a renewed fight over the Tooro throne unfolds. The piece notes the king’s connections to Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi and recalls the monarchy’s revival in 1993; while Uganda’s traditional kingdoms wield no political power, they still serve as custodians of culture, making the burial a focal point for ongoing succession maneuvering within Tooro.
Tooro burial overshadowed by royal succession row
Uganda's Tooro king Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died of cancer in the US, was laid to rest amid tensions over his heir: clan elders named TV presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next monarch, a choice disputed by the king’s family who point to a 2022 will naming his young son as successor. The royal household faced movement restrictions, with security and guards withdrawn, as religious leaders and President Museveni urged unity rather than division.
Secret heir stirs succession storm in Uganda's ancient Tooro kingdom
The Tooro Kingdom in Uganda faces a royal crisis after King Oyo’s death overseas; his family says he intended to pass the throne to his son, while a committee of elders has named a different successor, highlighting a dispute over leadership in one of Africa’s oldest monarchies.
Algeria Breaks Ties with UAE Over Alleged Meddling
Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of provocative and hostile acts and giving the UAE ambassador 48 hours to leave, after years of friction and accusations of meddling; the UAE said the split could be temporary and pledged to preserve people-to-people links.
Dozens of Children Die as Two DR Congo Schools Burn in Bukavu
At least 24 people, including more than 20 children, died when a fire engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu, in eastern DR Congo, causing a stampede as residents fled. Survivors were taken to hospitals, hundreds of houses were destroyed, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation, with authorities warning the toll could rise.