East Africa
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Eight Controversial Laws Signed by Ruto Amid Raila’s Death Stir Uproar and Court Action
Among the most contested laws are the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, which gives government agencies power to block websites and the Privatization Act, which critics say allows the sale of public assets without…
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Uganda sets general election for January 15th 2026
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that the country will hold its next Presidential and Parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026. Campaigns for the presidential race are scheduled to conclude on January 13,…
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Amnesty International declares Tanzania election ‘Unopposed, Unchecked and Unjust’
“I don’t feel safe being a politician in Tanzania. I don’t feel free to criticize the government. We find ourselves under constant attack by the police.”
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Wahukumiwa miaka saba jela kwa jaribio la kumteka mfanyabiashara Tarimo
Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Kivukoni, Kinondoni, jijini Dar es Salaam, imewahukumu vijana wanne kifungo cha miaka saba jela kila mmoja baada ya kupatikana na hatia ya kujaribu kumteka mfanyabiashara Deogratus Tarimo.
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Amnesty yalaani ukiukaji wa haki za binadamu wa “kitaasisi” nchini Tanzania
Kati ya Januari 2024 na Oktoba 2025, Amnesty iliripoti ukiukaji mpana wa haki za binadamu ikiwemo matukio ya watu kupotea kusikojulikana, mateso na mauaji ya kiholela ya viongozi na wanaharakati wa upinzani.
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President Ruto awards Raila Odinga Kenya’s highest honour
The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been awarded the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H), the highest honour in Kenya.
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Kesi ya Lissu:Hatima ya vielelezo vya video kesi ya Lissu kujulikana Jumatano
Lissu, ambaye anajitetea mwenyewe, anakabiliwa na shtaka la uhaini yanayodaiwa kutokana na matamshi aliyotoa Aprili 3,2025. Alikamatwa Aprili 9, 2025 mkoani Ruvuma na kisha kusafirishwa hadi Dar es Salaam, ambako anakabiliwa na kesi hiyo mbele…
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John Heche Sends Condolence Message After Being Blocked From Attending Raila Odinga’s Burial
The CHADEMA Deputy Chairperson added that being barred from crossing into Kenya deepened his pain, saying he had hoped to personally pay his final respects to a man he regarded as both a mentor and…
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CHADEMA Diaspora Condemns Blocking of John Heche From Attending Raila Odinga’s Burial
The CHADEMA Diaspora said the move violated Article 17(1) of Tanzania’s Constitution, which guarantees freedom of movement, as well as the East African Community Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, which allows Tanzanians to…
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Tanzanian Opposition Official John Heche Denied Entry to Kenya for Raila Odinga’s Burial
Heche was stopped at the Sirari border post in Tarime District, Mara Region.
