Africa: All of Africa Today - February 20, 2026
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by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica)February 20, 2026
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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are facing severe allegations of genocide in Darfur following a UN fact-finding mission. The report revealed that atrocities committed during the siege of el-Fasher were systematic and coordinated, with RSF leader Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) and his spokesperson implicated in celebrating the assault. Survivors’ accounts and verified imagery support these claims, which bring the UN closer to formally declaring genocide. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called the findings “horrific” and vowed to present them to the UN Security Council, urging criminal investigations and an expanded international response.
Meanwhile, Robert Mugabe’s youngest son, Bellarmine, was arrested in South Africa on charges of attempted murder after a shooting incident in Johannesburg. The 28-year-old, along with another man, faces court proceedings as police investigate the attack involving a critically injured gardener. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Zimbabwe’s former leader, who ruled for nearly four decades before being ousted in 2017.
In Kenya, over 1,000 nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine through networks tied to corrupt officials and human trafficking syndicates. Kenyan intelligence reports reveal that recruits were promised high salaries and bonuses but often exploited. Routes shifted due to tighter airport surveillance, with some recruits reported missing or injured on the frontlines.
Tanzania has banned public servants from using personal email accounts for official work, citing security risks and vulnerabilities in disciplinary processes. The new policy mandates the use of government systems and emphasizes accountability for public employees, aligning with broader governance reforms.
These stories highlight the complex challenges facing African nations, from conflict and human rights violations to political intrigue and internal corruption. They underscore the need for international cooperation and transparency in addressing these
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Originally published on AllAfrica on 2/20/2026