Republic of the Congo is awaiting the results of Sunday's general elections, with expectations that 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso will win.

 Observers say voter turnout in the oil-rich Central African country was low. Six candidates stood against Sassou Nguesso, but the main opposition has been divided and largely absent. The former paratrooper colonel is already one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, alongside Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea and Paul Biya of Cameroon.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Amnesty International member and Activist Jurol Loemba.

Republic of the Congo is awaiting the results of Sunday's general elections, with expectations that 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso will win.
&nbsp;Observers say voter turnout in the oil-rich Central African country was low. Six candidates stood against Sassou Nguesso, but the main opposition has been divided and largely absent. The former paratrooper colonel is already one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, alongside Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea and Paul Biya of Cameroon.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Amnesty International member and Activist Jurol Loemba.

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Congo-Brazzaville waits for Sunday's election results

Human rights concerns are mounting after four men deported from the United States were transferred to Eswatini and are now being held in a maximum-security prison

. According to Amnesty International, the men, two from Somalia, one from Tanzania and one from Sudan, arrived late at night on a flight from Phoenix, Arizona and are currently being detained at the Matsapha Correctional Complex.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nkanyiso Mtolo, Regional Campaigner for Amnesty International, East and Southern Africa.

Human rights concerns are mounting after four men deported from the United States were transferred to Eswatini and are now being held in a maximum-security prison
. According to Amnesty International, the men, two from Somalia, one from Tanzania and one from Sudan, arrived late at night on a flight from Phoenix, Arizona and are currently being detained at the Matsapha Correctional Complex.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nkanyiso Mtolo, Regional Campaigner for Amnesty International, East and Southern Africa.

Concerns mount after four men deported from the US ,transferred to Eswatini

Operations at two border posts between South Africa and Mozambique, have been temporarily suspended due to flooding in the northern parts of the country.

The Border Management Authority says the Pafuri and Giriyondo Ports of Entry, both located within the Kruger National Park region, were closed after rising water levels in nearby rivers posed a safety risk to travellers and staff.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Mmemme Mogotsi, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner: Communications and Marketing, BMA.

Operations at two border posts between South Africa and Mozambique, have been temporarily suspended due to flooding in the northern parts of the country.
The Border Management Authority says the Pafuri and Giriyondo Ports of Entry, both located within the Kruger National Park region, were closed after rising water levels in nearby rivers posed a safety risk to travellers and staff.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Mmemme Mogotsi, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner: Communications and Marketing, BMA.

Two border posts between SA, Mozambique closed due to flooding

Human Rights Watch has reported that authorities in Zimbabwe have intensified a crackdown on critics opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's time in power.

 The ruling ZANU-PF party is pushing changes that would lengthen presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, potentially delaying the next national elections from 2028 to 2030. Human Rights Watch says activists, lawyers, and civil society groups challenging the proposal have faced intimidation, assaults, and police interference.

 Idriss Ali Nassah, is a senior Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch and he spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

Human Rights Watch has reported that authorities in Zimbabwe have intensified a crackdown on critics opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's time in power.
&nbsp;The ruling ZANU-PF party is pushing changes that would lengthen presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, potentially delaying the next national elections from 2028 to 2030. Human Rights Watch says activists, lawyers, and civil society groups challenging the proposal have faced intimidation, assaults, and police interference.
&nbsp;Idriss Ali Nassah, is a senior Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch and he spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

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