Tanzanian Lawyer Joseph Oleshangay awarded Weimar Human Rights Prize in Germany
Oleshangay, who comes from the Maasai community, has been campaigning against the government authorized expulsion of the Maasai for many years
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Kenya’s nationwide power blackout sparks KPLC sabotage suspicions
A power blackout that plunged Kenya into darkness on Sunday was a possible act of sabotage, a minister has said.
Kenya Plunged Into Darkness In Third Nationwide Power Blackout Within 3 Months
A nationwide power blackout hit Kenya on Sunday evening, paralysing services all across the country. Sunday’s outage began around 8…
We will be ‘100% sure’ when bombing targets – Nigerian military
The Nigerian military has apologized for an air strike that killed 85 innocent civilians and says in future they will only bomb targets they are “100% sure” of .
‘All our kids are gone’: Tanzanian town reels from floods
Ms Banga, from the impacted Hanang district, said: “We heard a loud noise, rushed outside, and saw a mudslide and floods. Later, after the rain stopped, we… saw that no houses were left, nothing remained, and all our kids were gone.
Kenya to send 1,500 farm workers to Israel amid Hamas war
The announcement comes nearly two weeks after Malawi sent 221 young people to work on Israeli farms, triggering a backlash against the government.
Kenyan police ‘close to making arrests’ over death of UK soldier
Kenyan authorities are working closely with the UK government to investigate the killing of a british soldier during an attempted robbery last week.
Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption
The court, on Monday, found Aziz guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to illegally enrich himself.
Tanzania floods: Heavy rain and landslides kill 47 in Hanang district
It happened near the slopes of Mount Hanang, where President Samia Hassan has now deployed national security forces to help rescue efforts.
Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons
Years of touring have taken their toll on Nigerian singer Rema, who says he is now cancelling all performances in December to focus on his health.
