South African Battle Icon and COPE Founder Mosiuoa Lekota Dies
Former Congress of the Individuals (COPE) chief and liberation battle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota has died. He was 77. Lekota, who stepped away from politics in 2025, had been struggling along with his well being. In an announcement, Cope chief Teboho Loate confirmed his passing “after a interval of sickness”. The Lekota household has requested privateness for the household. Loate mentioned that memorial particulars can be introduced sooner or later. Lekota was a former Robben Island prisoner. He performed a key position within the formation of the United Democratic Entrance. He was an African Nationwide Congress chairperson underneath Thabo Mbeki between 2002 and 2007 earlier than leaving the celebration after Jacob Zuma rose to energy. He shaped Cope in 2008.
Conservative Clergy to Appoint Rival Anglican Chief in Nigeria
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Clergy from the conservative Anglican grouping Gafcon are set to meet in Abuja to decide on another chief to the incoming Sarah Mullally. Mullally is ready to be formally put in because the chief of the world’s Anglican communion, however her appointment has divided opinion in Nigeria and elsewhere. The World Anglican Future Convention (GAFCON), which brings collectively conservative church buildings primarily in Africa and Asia, opposes liberal shifts in elements of the Communion, together with the ordination of ladies and higher inclusion of LGBTQ+ members. The group protested the Church of England’s appointment of its first lady Archbishop of Canterbury. Many conservative Christians imagine that solely males needs to be consecrated as bishops. Gafcon was shaped in 2008 in response to theological variations throughout the Anglican Communion over the problem of same-sex unions.
U.S. Official Dismisses Claims Zimbabwe Well being MoU Was Linked to Essential Minerals
An official throughout the American authorities disputed claims that their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on help in Zimbabwe’s well being sector was centred on them gaining access to the nation’s crucial minerals. The official mentioned that the U.S.$367 million deal was strictly about well being and transitioning financing accountability over 5 years. Nevertheless, Zimbabwe discontinued engagements with the U.S. Embassy, citing problems with sovereignty and nationwide safety. The official argued that the MoU solely required nameless, aggregated well being information, data Zimbabwe had routinely shared with the US since PEPFAR started in 2006. He warned that the nation’s progress towards HIV/AIDS might be threatened as US-funded programmes, together with a US$85 million initiative ending in April, wind down. Nevertheless, Data Ministry everlasting secretary Nick Mangwana mentioned Zimbabwe ended the connection as a result of its request for US information was rejected. He argued that Zimbabwe was not going to profit from sharing theirs. America President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reduction (PEPFAR), which has supported Zimbabwe’s provide of condoms, ARVs and the brand new HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir, has been central to the nation reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.
Ugandan Govt Points Excessive-Degree Alert Over 2026 Flood Danger
The federal government issued a high-level alert following the discharge of the March-April-Might (MAM) 2026 seasonal forecast. It warned of warmer-than-normal temperatures and important rainfall that might set off a wave of pure disasters throughout the nation. Minister of Reduction, Catastrophe Preparedness and Refugees, Hilary Onek, introduced that northern and jap areas would see near- to above-average rainfall, elevating the danger of flash floods, landslides and lightning strikes. The forecast identifies West Nile, Lango, Rwenzori and Bugisu as areas more likely to obtain the heaviest rains. The federal government additionally warned of secondary impacts, together with spikes in cholera, typhoid, malaria, and dysentery. The agriculture sector can also be on alert over anticipated spikes in livestock illnesses and crop pests, together with the Fall Military Worm. The advisory urged motorists to strictly observe velocity limits on slippery roads. Residents residing on steep slopes had been suggested to briefly relocate to safer areas or stick with host households if situations worsen.
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Belgium Arrests Three Linked to Cameroon Separatist Conflict Crimes Probe
Belgian prosecutors have introduced the arrest of three folks as a part of a probe into attainable crimes towards humanity and conflict crimes dedicated in Cameroon because of the nation’s secessionist riot. The suspects had been believed to be leaders of the Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF), a militia combating for the independence of Cameroon’s two Anglophone areas in what’s a primarily French-speaking nation. They’ve been accused of directing assaults and elevating funds from Belgium for the separatist militia combating to ascertain the breakaway state of Ambazonia within the North-West and South-West areas. Human rights teams have accused each the rebels and state forces of committing widespread abuses. The arrests in Belgium observe comparable investigations in each Norway and the US.
