Nigerian Footballer Dies after Falling from a Shopping Mall Balcony In Uganda
It is alleged that Lawal, who was a striker for Vipers SC, was visiting a Tanzanian friend in one of the residential apartments within the mall when the incident occurred.
Author: Wadh Kassim
DR Congo PM says ‘more than 7,000 Dead’ in War-Torn East
DR Congo’s prime minister said Monday that “more than 7,000” people have been killed in the east of the country since January, when the Rwanda-backed M23 group seized two major cities.
Ugandan Opposition leader, Kizza Besigye’s Treason Trial Moved To Civilian Court
The Supreme Court of Uganda ruled that civilians cannot be tried in military courts, leading to the transfer of Besigye’s case to the High Court Civil Division in Kampala.
Souleymane Cisse, The Malian Filmaker, Passes Away At 84
Cissé gained international recognition in 1987 when his film “Yeelen” (The Light) won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, making him the first black African filmmaker to win the prize.
Sri Lanka train derailed after smashing into elephants
The express train was travelling near a wildlife reserve at Habarana, some 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of the capital Colombo, when it hit the herd crossing the line before dawn.
Arab leaders meet to counter Trump’s Gaza plan
The plan stirred rare unity among Arab states which roundly rejected the idea, but they could still disagree over who will govern the Palestinian territory and who will pay for reconstruction.
Survivors recount horrific RSF attack on famine-hit Sudan camp
Sarah had survived famine, multiple wars and years of displacement in Sudan’s Zamzam camp and never considered fleeing, until a paramilitary attack turned the site into a “killing field”.
Nairobi Hospital Assures Public Of Quality Healthcare Services Amid Legal Battle
The Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which manages Nairobi Hospital, has assured the public that its commitment to providing quality healthcare services remains unaffected despite an ongoing legal battle.
Ruto Strongly Criticizes Global Credit Agencies For Unfair Assessments
Speaking during a High-Level Presidential Breakfast Dialogue in Addis Ababa, on Friday, February 14, Ruto argued that these agencies rely on outdated assumptions and systemic bias, leading to distorted ratings, exaggerated risks, and unjustifiably high borrowing costs for African countries.
Sean Combs Sues NBC For $100 Million For Defamation
The lawsuit claims that the documentary falsely portrays Combs as a criminal, alleging he committed numerous heinous crimes, including serial murder, rape of minors, and sex trafficking of minors.
