Mwanzo Editor
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Dancehall star Vybz Kartel to be freed from Jamaican prison
A Jamaican court of appeal ordered the release on Wednesday of dancehall star Vybz Kartel, who had been serving a life sentence for a 2011 murder. Kartel, 48, and three other men — Shawn Campbell,…
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Nigeria’s planned protests: What we know
Some analysts believe rallies in Nigeria could take on Kenya-style momentum, pointing to similar grievances and the role of young people promoting protests online
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World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends reelection bid
Biden notified the public of his decision in a letter, a stunning move that upends the 2024 race for the White House
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Uganda police surround opposition leader Wine’s party HQ
The anti-graft movement in Uganda has taken inspiration from anti-government demonstrations that have shaken neighbouring Kenya for more than a month, led largely by young Gen-Z Kenyans.
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Kenyan police ban protests in Nairobi after deadly anti-govt rallies
Kenyan police said late Wednesday “no demonstrations would be permitted” in the centre of the capital Nairobi, following deadly anti-government protests. The country has been roiled by initially peaceful rallies sparked by now-abandoned tax hikes,…
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Trump appears at convention with bandaged ear after shooting
Leading in multiple polls, despite being convicted in his hush-money criminal case in New York, Trump is exuding confidence.
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Ford Foundation rejects accusations it backs Kenya protests
Ruto criticised the Ford Foundation on Monday, telling a large crowd “that money they are giving out to sponsor violence, how are they going to benefit”.
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Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt
The 78-year-old former president was rushed off stage with blood streaked across his face after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, while the shooter and a bystander were killed and two spectators critically injured.
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What we know: Trump assassination attempt
The attacker was armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, US media reported.
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Nigeria warns over cholera outbreak that kills 30
Lagos State health officials reported 15 deaths so far and 350 suspected cases, according to a statement on X, formerly Twitter this week.
