The Pan-African Parliament is set to elect a new Bureau today.

The incoming leadership will serve a three-year term under a regional rotation system. In this cycle, the positions will be distributed across the continent's five regions: President (North Africa), First Vice-President (East Africa), Second Vice-President (West Africa), Third Vice-President (Central Africa), and Fourth Vice-President (Southern Africa).

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's  reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

The Pan-African Parliament is set to elect a new Bureau today.
The incoming leadership will serve a three-year term under a regional rotation system. In this cycle, the positions will be distributed across the continent's five regions: President (North Africa), First Vice-President (East Africa), Second Vice-President (West Africa), Third Vice-President (Central Africa), and Fourth Vice-President (Southern Africa).
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's &nbsp;reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

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Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has announced that his country will soon recognise some Tanzanian citizens whose actions during the time of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 in Rwanda demonstrated exceptional heroism.

Kagame made these remarks at the State House in Dar es Salaam during his one-day state visit to Tanzania on Sunday.

From Kigali, Sylivanus Karemera reports.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has announced that his country will soon recognise some Tanzanian citizens whose actions during the time of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 in Rwanda demonstrated exceptional heroism.
Kagame made these remarks at the State House in Dar es Salaam during his one-day state visit to Tanzania on Sunday.
From Kigali, Sylivanus Karemera reports.

 Rwanda to recognise Tanzanian citizens who displayed exceptional heroism during  genocide against Tutsi in 1994

Kenyan police report that the death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains has risen to 18.

The landslides occurred in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Kiambu counties, in central and eastern Kenya, after days of intense rainfall. The country is currently experiencing widespread downpours during the peak of its March to May rainy season, which has caused significant damage to infrastructure and forced many residents from their homes.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kiarie.

Kenyan police report that the death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains has risen to 18.
The landslides occurred in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Kiambu counties, in central and eastern Kenya, after days of intense rainfall. The country is currently experiencing widespread downpours during the peak of its March to May rainy season, which has caused significant damage to infrastructure and forced many residents from their homes.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kiarie.

 Death toll rises to 18 following flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kenya

The advocacy group Access Now says its flagship human rights conference has been called off at the last minute following pressure from China on the government of Zambia. 

In a statement, Access Now said the 2026 edition of RightsCon, a long-running gathering focused on digital rights, was due to begin in the capital, Lusaka, but has now been cancelled. The group alleges that Chinese diplomats exerted pressure over the planned participation of Taiwanese civil society representatives.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Naro Omo-Osagie, Africa Policy and Advocacy Manager at Access Now.

The advocacy group Access Now says its flagship human rights conference has been called off at the last minute following pressure from China on the government of Zambia.&nbsp;
In a statement, Access Now said the 2026 edition of RightsCon, a long-running gathering focused on digital rights, was due to begin in the capital, Lusaka, but has now been cancelled. The group alleges that Chinese diplomats exerted pressure over the planned participation of Taiwanese civil society representatives.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Naro Omo-Osagie, Africa Policy and Advocacy Manager at Access Now.

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