Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
What is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained: The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/europe/uk-rwanda-policy-explained.html
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
The young South Africans rethinking Nelson Mandela’s legacy: Some of those born after the end of apartheid are taking inspiration from the radical politics of ...
ft.com/content/2bfe3bf9-8666-43f9-9f5c-ed3d8bc64560
Quick Glance: Young South Africans Reconsidering Nelson Mandela's Heritage
- Kenneth Khoza is canvassing near Vilakazi Street for the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, named after the former armed wing of the African National Congress.
- Some young South Africans are questioning Mandela's legacy due to the deep disillusionment in the country marked by unemployment, crime, and racial inequality.
- There is a growing critique of the ruling ANC party, as some believe Mandela and the leadership of the liberation era should have taken more radical measures to correct the injustices of the apartheid era.
- While the ANC is expected to emerge as the largest party in the elections, polls suggest increasing dissatisfaction with its performance, potentially ushering in a new era of coalition politics.
CS Moses Kuria: I will not pay interns KSh. 206,000. Take it from me. As long as I am the minister for Public Service hakuna kitu kama hiyo itafanyika.
Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban: The move clears the path for a similar vote in the Senate — which appears to have the support to pass the measure.
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/arizona-house-votes-to-repeal-abortion-ban-00154175
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Turkish naval forces to Mogadishu, two months after Somalia and Turkey signed a defense and economic ... Show more reut.rs/4aQ6Yjg
Quick Glance: Turkish Warship Arrives in Mogadishu under Somalia Defense Pact
- A Turkish Navy vessel arrived at the Port of Mogadishu on Tuesday following the signing of a defense and economic agreement between Somalia and Turkey in February this year.
- The TCG Kınalıada F514 docked at the port two months after the landmark deal signed between the two countries, under which Turkey committed to provide maritime security support to Somalia.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, along with several ministers, joined the welcoming ceremony along with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş.
- Turkey and Somalia also signed a deal on offshore oil and natural gas cooperation last month, further strengthening ties after agreeing on a defense deal.
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and path to TikTok ban, sending bill to Biden's desk
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-hold-key-test-vote-ukraine-aid-israel-funding-tiktok-ban-rcna148685
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-quietly-shipped-long-range-atacms-missiles-ukraine-2024-04-24/
Gambian lawmakers have passed two new bills that could allow former dictator Yahya Jammeh to be tried locally for crimes committed during his 22-year rule ... Show more #DWAfrica
US urges all armed forces in Sudan to halt North Darfur attacks: The United States on Wednesday called on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks ...
reuters.com/world/africa/us-urges-all-armed-forces-sudan-halt-north-darfur-attacks-2024-04-24/
Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/massengraeber-gazastreifen-israel-100.html
What can Africans learn from both Bostwana and Rwanda's different stances on accepting migrants from the UK? Botswana's foreign minister, Lemogang Kwape ... Show more #DWAfrica
Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68893185
"And in many places, Museveni was a hero, the embodiment of what a future glorious Africa could look like. A Ugandan passport was a wonderful thing to ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/charles-onyango-obbo/these-are-the-times-and-seasons-of-bobi-wine-4601044#story #MonitorUpdates
Heavyweights on the ground as former President Thabo Mbeki is expected to lead the African National Congress (ANC)'s campaign trail in Soweto ... Show more #ThaboMbeki #ANC #Soweto #campaign #Elections2024
"No one saw Bobi Wine coming. When he arrived, he turned the tables. There was also a new Diaspora; much younger, driven out as economic refugees ... Show more bit.ly/3w6UtRg #MonitorUpdates
5 Migrants Die Crossing the English Channel, Hours After U.K. Passes Controversial Deportation Bill
time.com/6969960/five-migrants-dead-uk-channel/
Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo: KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary Bheki Mtolo is in the spotlight this week after describing ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-24-wenzeni-uzuma-he-stole-and-rendered-country-useless-says-bheki-mtolo/
Quick Glance: Wenzeni uZuma? Bheki Mtolo criticizes corruption
- ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo criticizes Jacob Zuma's tenure as destructive through corruption with the Gupta brothers.
- Mtolo emphasized the difference between Zuma's actions and previous presidents who did not associate with theft when dealing with the Guptas.
- Mtolo noted the decline in ANC votes since Zuma's presidency and blamed him for the loss of support.
- Criticism of Zuma led to unrest among MK Party supporters questioning what Zuma had done wrong, while Mtolo continued speaking undeterred.
Five days before the end of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) – a tertiary institutions ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/education/688228-investigation-tetfund-pays-n2-9-billion-to-contractor-for-unexecuted-job.html
South Africa Election: Voters Judge ANC's Successes Abroad, Failures at Home
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/south-africa-election-voters-judge-anc-s-successes-abroad-failures-at-home
Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv29eqdlp2po
Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital following routine check up - TV: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has left King Faisal Specialist hospital in ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabias-king-salman-hospital-routine-check-up-tv-2024-04-24/
It is going to be a cold winter for Markus Jooste’s girlfriend and lover, Berdine Odendaal, after the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) seized close to R60 ... Show more
Why we are after ex-governor Yahaya Bello - EFCC Chair
"In a poor state like Kogi, and you want me to close my eyes to that under the guise of 'I'm being ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/688652-why-we-are-after-ex-governor-yahaya-bello-efcc-chair.html
Uganda’s ambassador to Germany with accreditation to Ukraine, Steven Mubiru presented his credentials to the President of Ukraine ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
South Africa election: Jacob Zuma and MK lead 3-0 in court battles: How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68873302
CS Moses Kuria: I really want to have a discussion with my brother CS Machogu and ask ourselves; shouldn't we then be limiting the number of people doing ... Show more
LIVE: WHO briefing on global health issues, update on Gaza
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and experts hold news conference on global health ... Show more #Gaza #WHO #globalhealth #Gaza #GazaWar #Live #News www.reuters.com/
CS Moses Kuria says he will table a Cabinet paper requiring that all government workers be employed on contract basis as opposed to permanent terms ... Show more
While Donald Trump sleeps : The Ukraine aid vote in the House of Representatives exposed Republican divisions that will endure
ft.com/content/8c68cbb2-335b-4a07-b000-c2e075bb3443
South Africa Central Bank Says Disinflation Trend Now Less Sure: South Africa’s path to lower inflation has become less certain and is being “frustrated” by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/south-africa-central-bank-says-disinflation-trend-now-less-sure
Huge sleeping alligator holds up flights at Florida air force base: A 10-foot-long alligator laying by a plane wheel chock at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/sleeping-alligator-holds-flights-florida-air-force-base-20703895/
UN Scales Back South Sudan Aid as Government Blocks Fuel Imports: The United Nations suspended some of its humanitarian relief in South Sudan after the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/un-scales-back-south-sudan-aid-as-government-blocks-fuel-imports
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SCANDAL EXPOSED IN PASSPORT PRINTING CONTRACT
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African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent: African leaders discussed solutions to bolster anti-terrorism efforts on the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/africa/african-leaders-spearhead-efforts-to-tackle-terrorism-intl/
The Gambia moves to try former President Jammeh +++ Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to overhaul the judiciary +++ Addressing Zambia's electricity problems and ... Show more
Former Nigerian aviation minister Hadi Siriki has been arrested by anti-graft commission officials in connection with the ongoing money laundering probe of ... Show more #DWAfrica
“All parties involved are mandated to facilitate seamless transitions, with immediate handovers to their respective Permanent Secretaries,” Mr Danagogo said ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/688673-fubara-redeploys-wike-backed-commissioners-from-key-govt-ministries.html
Two in three cars sold globally could be electric by 2035, says International Energy Agency
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-two-in-three-cars-sold-globally-could-be-electric-by-2035-says-international-energy-agency/
Top Israeli and Egyptian officials secretly meet to discuss possible Rafah invasion
axios.com/2024/04/24/israel-gaza-rafah-operation-egypt
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Gold reclaims spot as Uganda's largest export commodity : In the 12 months to February, gold has re-emerged as the largest export commodity ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/commodities/gold-reclaims-spot-as-uganda-s-largest-export-commodity--4601492
Tunisia recovers the bodies of 19 migrants who attempted to cross the Mediterranean to Europe | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/tunisia-recovers-the-bodies-of-19-migrants-who-attempted-to-cross-the-mediterranean-to-eur/
South Africa is moving towards a major healthcare bill that would dismantle the existing two-tier system of public and private healthcare and bring in ... Show more
European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to work closely with Senegal to address issues like migration and development as he visited the new ... Show more
Although most of the leaders spoke in support of state police, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, opposed it.
Mr Egbetokun ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/688418-insecurity-jonathan-abdulsalami-ooni-others-back-state-police.html
At Columbia, Speaker Johnson calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
abcnews.go.com/Politics/columbia-speaker-johnson-calls-president-resign-bring-order/story
ON THIS DAY: In 1990, the space shuttle Discovery blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying the $1.5 billion Hubble Space Telescope. abcnews.go.com/Technology/photos/photos-celebrating-60-years-nasa-56850073/image-70142585
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Sudan military downs drones targeting its HQ in Shendi, say army sources: CAIRO: Sudan’s army used anti-aircraft missiles on Tuesday to shoot down drones ...
arabnews.com/node/2497931/middle-east
Airforce to hold requiem mass for six fallen soldiers in Thursday crash: Maj. Gen. John Omenda to lead Air Force in a requiem mass for six soldiers who died in a ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493809/airforce-to-hold-requiem-mass-for-six-fallen-soldiers-in-thursday-crash
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks as the upper house of parliament finally passed ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-sunak-pledges-make-migrant-deportation-flights-rwanda-happen-2024-04-22/
Columbia Sets Deadline For Talks to End Encampment: The university, which asked the police to arrest protesters last week, will consider “alternative options” ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/columbia-protests-encampment.html
'He is no longer a member': Mbalula on Zuma's ANC membership: ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says former president Jacob Zuma is no longer a ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-23-he-is-no-longer-a-member-mbalula-on-zumas-anc-membership/
What if you lose your job today?: Experts advise on what you can do if the hard news hits you unexpectedly.
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/prosper/what-if-you-lose-your-job-today--4600306
BBC witnesses migrants on French beach scrambling into the boat in which five people later died trying to reach UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68872723
PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Hosts Chess-In-Slums Founder, Onakoya After Breaking Guinness World Record Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu ... Show more #Tunde_OD
DCI appeals for information on prime suspect in murder of JKUAT student Rita Waeni, releases his image; Waeni was found dead on January 14 in Roysambu, Nairobi.
Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, UN agency official says
reuters.com/world/africa/un-migration-agency-16-dead-28-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-djibouti-coast-2024-04-23/
Renowned activist Asunta Wagura welcomes twins at the age of 60: Kenya’s renowned anti-HIV/Aids crusader Asunta Wagura has welcomed twin girls at the age of 60.
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493727/renowned-activist-asunta-wagura-welcomes-twins-at-the-age-of-60
All is not well in Nairobi County. This is a message from a section of legislators both in the City-County Assembly and the National Assembly.www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001493804/you-have-let-us-down-uda-tells-sakaja-over-rot-at-city-hall
Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68836255
War on Gaza: Israel violating international and humanitarian law with US weapons, task force says
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-violating-international-and-humanitarian-law-us-weapons-task-force-says
President William Ruto says flood mitigation and response efforts to be intensified after engaging leaders from flood-prone areas, ministries of Interior ... Show more
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/columbia-yale-colleges-universities-protests/
Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister: The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68880049
Opposition couldn't win in 2021, so they certainly won't now: Mbalula: ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has argued that the opposition failed to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-24-opposition-couldnt-win-in-2021-so-they-certainly-wont-now-mbalula/
LISTEN | Malema changes tune on vote rigging as elections loom: EFF leader Julius Malema claims load-shedding will be implemented when vote counting starts and ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-23-listen-malema-changes-tune-on-vote-rigging-as-elections-loom/
“All these actions by the Fulani are to us Yoruba, a sufficient reason for our seeking to separate our Yoruba nation from Nigeria ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/688358-yoruba-nation-akintoye-igboho-write-tinubu-seek-exit-from-nigeria.html
KMPDU rejects draft policy on intern doctors: The Ministry of Health has drafted new policy guidelines to manage the now controversial issue of intern doctors.
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493817/kmpdu-rejects-draft-policy-on-intern-doctors
Mali's political parties appeal to Supreme Court | Africanews: A group of Malian political parties and civil society organisations appealed to the Supreme Court ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/malis-political-parties-appeal-to-supreme-court/
U.K. Rams Through Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Despite Major Legal and Rights Concerns
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/uk_rams_through_plan_to_deport_asylum_seekers_to_rwanda_despite_major_legal_and_rights_concerns
The City of Cape Town has put up a R100,000 reward after two security guards contracted to escort staff to repair a sewage pipe in Philippi were shot and ... Show more #securityguards #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Philippi #CrimeandCourts
Ugandan scientists start designing new HIV vaccine: Scientists at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) have said they are designing an HIV vaccine
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ugandan-scientists-start-designing-new-hiv-vaccine-4601778
Reporter: There are sentiments that you sold out to the regime after you became LoP?
Mathias Mpuuga: Can you cite examples? And if not, can we, in anyway ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/i-don-t-regret-receiving-service-award-mpuuga--4600288#story #MonitorUpdates
Opinion | Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Reached the Outer Limit of Extremism: She has, in very little time, undermined the influence of her party’s entire right ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson.html
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden delivers remarks at a trade union conference in Washington, D.C. abcnews.go.com/politics
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