Concerns Trump abetted economic crimes by ousting watchdog of US housing regulator involved in mortgage probes of foes
The most recent snapshot available via the Internet Archive was from late September and listed Allen as acting inspector general. In response to news of Allen’s removal, Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said, “Director Pulte has some answering to do.”
Ugandan-born Mamdani rattles Trump in New York City mayoral race, which looks his to lose
Tuesday’s New York City election has been closely watched nationally as one that could help shape the image of the Democratic Party as it seeks its identity in opposition to Trump. Mamdani, 34, a self-described democratic socialist who is leading Cuomo in the polls, has energised younger and more progressive voters, but he has also alarmed more moderate Democrats who fear a shift too far to the left may backfire.
Another election, more suffocation: After neutering opposition, Guinea’s junta leader enters December presidential race
Guinea is one of a growing number of African countries, including Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, where soldiers who staged coups have consolidated their grip on power and reneged on earlier promises of a quick return to democracy.
Zohran Mamdani’s Ugandan heritage fires up New York City’s mayoral rat race
Some Ugandans who have known Mamdani over the years say that while he may not be fluent in the local Luganda dialect, he understands the language and is proud of his local background.
Domino effect: Neighbours close borders after Trump threatens to enforce Christian freedom of worship in Nigeria militarily
Chadian Armed Forces have been placed on maximum alert with troops, armoured vehicles and surveillance drones deployed along key border routes. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno was quoted as saying that “no armed group or foreign force will be allowed to enter Chadian soil under any disguise.”
Mourners in central Kenya carry casket on shoulders after heavy rains render road impassable
Residents of Kamaginga in Meru County were yesterday forced to carry a casket on their shoulders and walk for over one kilometre to a burial site following heavy rains that rendered the Nchoroiboro-Kijana-Njuruta Road muddy and impassable. The planned funeral was delayed due to muddy roads, preventing vehicles, including the...
Museveni’s militarisation of Uganda’s part of Lake Victoria ecosystem destroys time-tested conservation
Consequently, whole cultural communities have been displaced and dispossessed, clearly in the interest of foreigners. This has endangered natural resources conservation and management in every part of Uganda.
Tanzania’s president accuses unnamed foreign nations of sponsoring nationwide post-election violence
Gas stations and grocery shops were still closed on Monday in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, with streets nearly empty. In Dodoma, most people stayed home. The government has postponed the reopening of universities, which had been set for November 3.
Africa election thievery: Paradox of continent with world’s youngest population ruled by oldest presidents
A former vice president who rose to the presidency after the death of predecessor John Pombe Magufuli, Hassan’s emergence as Tanzania’s first female president in 2021, at first brought hopes to millions after the government’s repressive tactics against opposition leaders, civic groups, journalists and others.
How election thievery became democracy: Paradox of Africa with world’s youngest population is ruled by oldest presidents
The trend points to deeper structural problems with Africa’s underlying political environment, said Jeffrey Smith, executive director of democracy-focused Vanguard Africa non-profit. He said all three countries feature incumbents leveraging state resources to stay in power, partisan security forces as well as flawed legal processes.
