HRW calls on Uganda to drop charges against exiled prominent author
Uganda has witnessed a series of crackdowns aimed at stamping dissent.
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Watu sita wauawa katika shambulizi la kijihadi Mogadishu
Takriban watu sita waliuawa katika mji mkuu wa Somalia Alhamisi katika shambulio la bomu la kujitoa mhanga lililodaiwa kutekelezwa na…
EU chief unveils $170bn investment plan for Africa
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a more than 150-billion-euro ($171-billion) investment plan for Africa at a news…
Nicah the queen teaches women how to take care of their men
She was in the past married to comedian Dr. Ofweneke with whom they have two daughters
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver State of the Nation address
State corruption, a flagging economy, staggering unemployment and rampant crime top a long list of woes facing President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Sharia police in Nigeria destroy nearly 4 million bottles of beer
Sharia police called Hisbah often destroy alcohol and confiscated drugs, but the huge beer haul was one of the largest in a recently intensified crackdown.
WHO urges rich nations to pay for pandemic plan
The World Health Organization has asked wealthy countries to pay their fair share of money to fight COVID-19. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,…
Libyan prime minister survives assassination attempt
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah escaped an apparent assassination attempt early on Thursday when bullets hit his car, according…
President Kenyatta takes over as chair of AU Climate Change committee
“To achieve the expected results for Africa at COP27, it is imperative that we develop a strong and well-coordinated Common African Position, and that we formulate a set of robust key messages that encapsulate Africa’s aspirations,”
UN court orders Uganda to pay DR Congo $325 Million war damages
Breaking down the figure, the court said Uganda must pay $225 million for damage to persons, including deaths, injuries and sexual violence, and $40 million for damage to property.
