West Ham’s Kurt Zouma withdrawn from team due to illness
The French defender had initially been named Moyes’ team despite fury in recent days over a video that showed Zouma physically abusing his cat.
Author: Leah Ngari
Sudanese authorities arrest former member of ruling Sovereign Council
On Wednesday, authorities arrested ex-minister Khaled Omar Youssef and Wagdi Saleh, a spokesman for Sudan’s Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC).
Pape Sakho goal sets up Tanzanian club Simba for a CAF Cup win
There were 19 goals in seven matchday 1 games in the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League and 12 of those came in Group D.
UN warns South Sudan risks a return to war
South Sudan has suffered from chronic instability since independence in 2011.
Burkina Faso’s military strongman declared president
On January 24, disgruntled officers led by Damiba forced out the country’s elected president, Roch Marc Christian Kabore.
HRW calls on Uganda to drop charges against exiled prominent author
Uganda has witnessed a series of crackdowns aimed at stamping dissent.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver State of the Nation address
State corruption, a flagging economy, staggering unemployment and rampant crime top a long list of woes facing President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ugandan author who fled after ‘torture’ vows to return home
The satirical novelist is facing charges over unflattering social media posts about President Yoweri Museveni and his son.
Sharia police in Nigeria destroy nearly 4 million bottles of beer
Sharia police called Hisbah often destroy alcohol and confiscated drugs, but the huge beer haul was one of the largest in a recently intensified crackdown.
Prominent Ugandan author, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, flees country
Uganda has witnessed a series of crackdowns aimed at stamping out dissent.
