Africa: All of Africa Immediately – July 9, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Immediately – July 9, 2026


 

UK Police Seek for Zimbabwe-Certain Triple Homicide Suspect

British police have launched a global manhunt for 45-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, often known as Mark. He allegedly killed his spouse, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and their two daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, at their dwelling close to Bedford earlier than fleeing the UK. Authorities say Tshuma left by way of Heathrow Airport on a British passport. He’s believed to be in Zimbabwe. Bedfordshire Police have appealed for him to give up. Zimbabwean police mentioned they haven’t but acquired a proper Interpol discover however are monitoring the case. The deaths have prompted an outpouring of tributes from the ladies’ colleges and the area people.

Nigeria Orders Probe Into Pretend Authorities Company


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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered a corruption investigation into allegations {that a} fictitious authorities company was arrange inside his personal workplace, full with public funding price $950,000. The Presidential Overseas Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) was fraudulently created utilizing cast presidential paperwork. Police are looking for Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who allegedly posed because the council’s director normal. He’s dealing with fees together with forgery and impersonation. He maintains the company was legally established. The investigation will look at how the physique appeared to realize official legitimacy, together with securing workplace house and opening financial institution accounts, and whether or not any public officers or establishments facilitated the alleged scheme.

DR Congo Tensions Rise Over Constitutional Referendum

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition coalition, C64, has postponed nationwide protests till July 22. The choice follows a mediation initiative by Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye in his capability as the present chair of the African Union. The coalition accuses President Félix Tshisekedi of utilizing a proposed constitutional referendum to take away presidential time period limits and pave the way in which for a 3rd time period, allegations the federal government denies. In June, parliament had adopted laws establishing the authorized framework for a referendum that would result in constitutional reform. Shortly afterwards, the Senate accepted one other measure which the opposition says would successfully take away the present presidential time period limits. The delay comes amid rising political tensions, with opposition leaders, civil society and non secular figures warning that constitutional reform may deepen instability because the nation continues to grapple with battle within the east and a worsening safety disaster.

UN Warns Sudan Genocide Ways Spreading as Demise Toll Hits 59,000

Unbiased UN human rights investigators mentioned that atrocities dedicated by the Speedy Assist Forces in opposition to civilians in El Fasher final October, together with mass killings, abductions and widespread sexual violence, bear the hallmarks of genocide. In a brand new report, the investigators warned that comparable techniques at the moment are getting used round El Obeid, the place the RSF has encircled town, attacked important infrastructure and restricted humanitarian entry. The UN has urged pressing worldwide motion to forestall additional atrocities. It warned that Sudan’s two-year battle has already killed at the very least 59,000 individuals, displaced greater than 14 million and created the world’s worst humanitarian disaster.