Africa
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WHO Chief Lifts Global Mpox Emergency
The World Health Organization declared a “public health emergency of internation concern” (PHEIC) in August 2024 after a two-pronged mpox epidemic broke out, primarily in the DRC.
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Lawyer demands Faith Odhiambo’s removal as LSK boss after accepting Ruto’s appointment
Lawyer Levi Munyeri has challenged Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo to resign from her role at the LSK after accepting an appointment to a panel of experts by President William Ruto. Munyeri…
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Rwanda slams HRW report on military graves from DRC clashes
Rwanda has criticised Human Rights Watch over a report that used satellite data to show how a military graveyard had seemingly expanded during months of conflict in the neighbouring DR Congo. The Rwandan government is…
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Polepole discloses that President Samia’s son, Abdul, is the head of the abduction squad
The group (abductors) that Abdul is leading has many people that I personally know by their names, and I will name them soon
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Kenya’s panel of experts to oversee compensation victims of protest sworn in
The committee will be tasked with facilitating compensation of victims of demonstrations and protests dating back to 2017. Prof. Makau Mutua, who is President William Ruto’s senior advisor on constitutional affairs and human rights, will…
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Burkina Faso Arrests French Head of NGO Accused of Spying: Sources
The French head of an NGO in Burkina Faso specialising in humanitarian safety was arrested in Ouagadougou at the end of July on suspicion of spying, sources said Wednesday, confirming a media report.
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Burkina Faso Adopts Law Banning Homosexuality
Homosexuality is illegal in around 30 African countries but was not banned in Burkina Faso before the military seized power three years ago.
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Madagascar Receives Skull of Beheaded King Returned by France
France handed over the skulls in Paris on August 27 in the first such restitution since it passed a law in 2023 facilitating the return of human remains taken during its colonial conquests.
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Malawi’s Fuel Crisis Hangs Over Upcoming Elections
It is a scene of frustration over chronic petrol shortages and a sputtering economy that has become a black mark against President Lazarus Chakwera as he seeks a second term at September 16 elections.
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Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Boycotts Treason Trial
Besigye, 69, is a leading opponent of President Yoweri Museveni — in power for nearly 40 years — having unsuccessfully challenged him in four elections.
