Ugandan opposition MP Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has called for mass protests against perceived state injustices, citing inspiration from regional uprisings. Police reportedly forcibly relocated him to Magere after blocking a press conference in Kampala. The politician, who faces frequent clashes with President Yoweri Museveni's administration, announced plans to challenge Museveni in the 2021 elections.
Malaria Vaccine Pilot Expands Across Africa ¶
Malawi, Kenya, and Ghana have initiated large-scale trials for the Mosquirix malaria vaccine, developed by GlaxoSmithKline. The program, approved in 2015 after three decades of research, aims to immunize 120,000 children under two years old. Previous trials showed a 40% reduction in malaria cases, with the vaccine requiring four doses on a strict schedule.
Egypt Hosts African Summits on Regional Crises ¶
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will chair emergency summits with African leaders to address conflicts in Sudan and Libya. The meetings follow Sudan's military ousting of President Omar al-Bashir and escalating violence in Libya, where commander Khalifa Haftar's forces target Tripoli.
Libya Airport Resumes 24-Hour Operations ¶
Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli will reopen for 24-hour flights after months of restricted daytime access. The move comes amid intensified fighting between forces loyal to the Government of National Accord and Haftar's Libyan National Army.
Nigeria Policeman Kills 10 in Easter Attack ¶
A Nigerian police officer killed 10 people and injured 30 children by deliberately crashing his vehicle into an Easter procession in Gombe. The driver was later killed by the crowd, according to witnesses and police reports.
Algeria Building Collapse Kills Five ¶
A dilapidated structure in Algiers' Casbah district collapsed, killing five family members. Residents alleged the building had been deemed unsafe months prior, with authorities having evacuated formal occupants.
Equatorial Guinea Opposition Figure 'Abducted' in Chad ¶
Andres Esono Ondo, leader of Equatorial Guinea's Convergence for Social Democracy party, was detained in Chad and accused of coup plotting. His party denounced the arrest as an 'abduction' without justification, while authorities linked him to regional opposition figures. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema seized power in a 1979 coup, facing accusations of repression and corruption.
Mali's New PM Faces Violence Crisis ¶
Mali's president appointed Boubou Cisse as prime minister to form a 'broad government' amid escalating inter-communal violence. The appointment follows a March massacre that killed 160 people near the Burkina Faso border, with over 600 fatalities reported since 2018.
28 Hippos Die in Ethiopia Anthrax Outbreak ¶
Twenty-eight hippos died at Gibe Sheleko National Park from a suspected anthrax outbreak. This follows similar incidents in Namibia (2017) and Kenya's Lake Nakuru National Park, where 10 buffaloes died from anthrax two weeks prior.
Algeria Arrests Wealthy Businessmen ¶
Algerian authorities detained five business figures, including richest man Issad Rebrab, over corruption allegations. The arrests target individuals linked to former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, with investigations into financial misconduct and tax evasion. Rebrab, listed as Algeria's richest man in 2019, faces charges related to import violations.
Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold Launch ¶
Samsung postponed the Galaxy Fold's release after reviewers reported screen malfunctions. The company cited issues with hinge durability and foreign substances in devices, pledging to address technical flaws before a new launch date.
