 Authorities in Eswatini are investigating a shocking incident involving a senior member of King Mswati III's security detail. Lieutenant Colani Mdluli, who was part of the King's military protection unit and assigned to provide security for visiting Southern African Development Community Heads of State, allegedly shot and killed himself in front of official guests. The incident has raised serious questions about security protocols, the wellbeing of personnel tasked with high-level protection, and the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. To speak to us further on this we are now joined on the line by Swaziland News Editor, Zweli Martin Dlamini

&nbsp;Authorities in Eswatini are investigating a shocking incident involving a senior member of King Mswati III's security detail. Lieutenant Colani Mdluli, who was part of the King's military protection unit and assigned to provide security for visiting Southern African Development Community Heads of State, allegedly shot and killed himself in front of official guests. The incident has raised serious questions about security protocols, the wellbeing of personnel tasked with high-level protection, and the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. To speak to us further on this we are now joined on the line by Swaziland News Editor, Zweli Martin Dlamini

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" Lieutenant Colani Mdluli is the son of Boy Mdluli, who was King Mswati's righthand man"- eSwatini monarch's security officer dies following apparent suicide  

Another brazen abduction in Nigeria has left the nation asking the same difficult questions, why are children still not safe? Gunmen stormed an orphanage in Lokoja, abducting 23 pupils in a calculated attack that once again exposes deep security failures. While 15 children have been rescued, eight remain missing. This is not an isolated incident. School kidnappings have become a recurring crisis, with armed groups increasingly targeting children as leverage for ransom and attention, raising serious concerns about the state's ability to protect its most vulnerable. For more,  on the line by Channel Africa Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamgong.

Another brazen abduction in Nigeria has left the nation asking the same difficult questions, why are children still not safe? Gunmen stormed an orphanage in Lokoja, abducting 23 pupils in a calculated attack that once again exposes deep security failures. While 15 children have been rescued, eight remain missing. This is not an isolated incident. School kidnappings have become a recurring crisis, with armed groups increasingly targeting children as leverage for ransom and attention, raising serious concerns about the state's ability to protect its most vulnerable. For more,&nbsp; on the line by Channel Africa Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamgong.

"The founder of the orphanage is also still being held by the kidnappers"- Channel Africa Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamgong

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. Peter Ndoro spoke to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. Peter Ndoro spoke to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

"Abortion is not a fandamental right guaranteed by (Kenya's) constitution" - Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru 

On today's edition of The Discourse, we turn our attention to Midrand, in South Africa, where the legislative heart of the continent is beating with renewed purpose. The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is currently convened for a high-stakes Extraordinary Session to elect its new Bureau leadership. This session follows the conclusion of the Sixth Bureau's mandate and aims to restore full parliamentary functionality through a transparent, rules-based election of a President and four Vice-Presidents based on regional rotation. At a time when calls for stronger accountability, unity, and legislative impact are growing louder, the outcome of this session matters far beyond Midrand. What kind of leadership is needed, and what's at stake for ordinary Africans? Joining us now to unpack the significance of these elections, the regional dynamics at play, and what this means for the 'Africa We Want,' Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nairobi-based Political Analyst, Hassan Kulundu

On today's edition of The Discourse, we turn our attention to Midrand, in South Africa, where the legislative heart of the continent is beating with renewed purpose. The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is currently convened for a high-stakes Extraordinary Session to elect its new Bureau leadership. This session follows the conclusion of the Sixth Bureau's mandate and aims to restore full parliamentary functionality through a transparent, rules-based election of a President and four Vice-Presidents based on regional rotation. At a time when calls for stronger accountability, unity, and legislative impact are growing louder, the outcome of this session matters far beyond Midrand. What kind of leadership is needed, and what's at stake for ordinary Africans? Joining us now to unpack the significance of these elections, the regional dynamics at play, and what this means for the 'Africa We Want,' Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nairobi-based Political Analyst, Hassan Kulundu

" Lieutenant Colani Mdluli is the son of Boy Mdluli, who was King Mswati's righthand man"- eSwatini monarch's security officer dies following apparent suicide

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