Guinea’s military leader, Col Mamady Doumbouya, has said the Western model of democracy does not work in Africa, as he defended the use of military intervention. He told the UN…
Tunisia: Police arrests cartoonist for drawings mocking PM
The Tunisian journalists’ union has condemned the authorities for arresting a popular cartoonist. It called for the immediate release of Tawfiq Omrane. He’s been charged with offensive activity over his…
Nigeria: Missing journalist found dead in pit
A veteran Nigerian radio journalist, Hamisu Danjibga, has been found dead in north-west Zamfara state three days after he was declared missing. Danjibga worked with the Voice of Nigeria (VON)…
USA: Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children’s return to England
British actress Sophie Turner has sued her singer ex-partner Joe Jonas – requesting he return their two children to their “habitual residence” England. The celebrity couple announced earlier this month…
Hong Kong: Police investigate cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX
Hong Kong police are investigating allegations of fraud against cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX after investors complained of HK$1.3bn ($166m; £134m) in losses. Eleven people, including popular influencers, were arrested this…
USA: Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI
US authors George RR Martin and John Grisham are suing ChatGPT-owner OpenAI over claims their copyright was infringed to train the system. Martin is known for his fantasy series A…
Armenia: Thousands protest the handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis.
There were clashes between police and demonstrators in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Wednesday, as thousands protested the government’s handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis. Azerbaijan said it had restored…
Kenya: Senator suspended after making bullying claims
A female Kenyan senator who describes herself as a whistleblower has been suspended for six months by a parliamentary committee. Gloria Orwoba was hauled before the Powers and Privileges Committee…
Nigeria: Body of Afrobeats star MohBad exhumed in Lagos
The body of Nigerian Afrobeats star MohBad has been exhumed, police in the city of Lagos say. The 27-year-old singer, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on Tuesday 12…
Zambia: Archaeologists unearth Half-million-year-old wooden structure
The discovery of ancient wooden logs in the banks of a river in Zambia has changed archaeologists’ understanding of ancient human life. Researchers found evidence the wood had been used…