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Rwanda: Why Rwanda Doesn't Celebrate Independence Day: Analysis - On July 1, Rwanda marks 60 years of independence from Belgium. Unlike other African countries ...
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Rwanda: Why Rwanda Doesn't Celebrate Independence Day: Analysis - On July 1, Rwanda marks 60 years of independence from Belgium. Unlike other African countries ...
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son to head the country's defence forces.
In power since 1986, Mr Museveni has long been suspected of ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Uganda: Museveni Promotes Son to General - BBC News
- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new army commander, sparking speculation about a potential succession.
- President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana criticized the proposed legislation in Britain that bans the import of trophies from hunted endangered animals.
- Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune unexpectedly moved up the date of the presidential election by three months.
- The former head of the retail group Steinhoff, Markus Jooste, passed away a day after being imposed with a $25 million fine, allegedly from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Senegal election results: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to win presidency
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The speaker of South Africa's parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has turned herself in to the police amid an ongoing corruption investigation ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Museveni Appoints Son as Army Chief and Tragic Events in Niger - BBC News
- Following a fine for accounting fraud in South Africa, Markus Jooste passes away.
- Islamist militants in Niger carry out a deadly attack, killing 23 soldiers and injuring 17 others.
- Tanzania's Vice-President Philip Mpango threatens to resign over prolonged water shortage in the Mwanga district.
- Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni appoints his son as the country's army commander in a cabinet reshuffle that sees five ministers sacked.
At least 45 people have been killed in a bus crash in South Africa.
The department of transport says the vehicle, travelling from Botswana to Limpopo ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
UN rights committee urges UK to drop plan to deport refugees to Rwanda: The United Nations Human Rights Committee urged Britain on Thursday to abandon a ...
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Kuriga kidnap: More than 280 Nigerian pupils released: Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.
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Where did Homo sapiens go after leaving Africa? New study has an answer: Our species emerged in Africa more than 300,000 years ago, with a migration out of the ...
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First humans out of Africa stopped at Persian Plateau on way to Eurasia, study suggests
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At least three people are feared dead following floods caused by heavy rains in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
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Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
Jacob Zuma crash: Car of South Africa's ex-president hit by drunk driver: He was unhurt after a drunk driver collided with his armoured vehicle, police say.
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Quick Glance: Impact of Jacob Zuma's Election Exclusion on South Africa's Vote
- The exclusion of former President Jacob Zuma from the elections in May is heightening political tensions in South Africa as the country gears up for what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive electoral battle.
- Zuma's opposition to the ANC challenges his previous party's dominance and might result in the ANC falling below the 50% vote mark for the first time.
- While this may dampen the MK's momentum, the 2021 protests indicate that barring him from the election could rally his loyal supporters.
- Following the announcement, the MK announced plans to challenge the decision. A potential court ruling in favor of Zuma's candidacy could revive his political prospects and present a significant obstacle to the ANC during a period of declining popularity.
Mozambique Becomes Africa’s First to Cut Rates Twice in 2024: Mozambique’s central bank became the first in Africa this year to reduce its benchmark lending rate ...
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Amaechi Muonagor: Nigerian Nollywood legend begs for help with kidney transplant: A social media video showing Amaechi Muonagor only able to utter a few words ...
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Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery could accelerate European sector's decline: Nigeria's giant Dangote oil refinery could bring to an end a decades-long gasoline ...
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Kenya housing levy: President Ruto signs controversial law paving way for monthly deductions
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Quick Glance: Affordable Housing Levy Bill Boosts Ruto's Key Project
- President William Ruto examines the progress of constructing 220 affordable housing units in Bomet County.
- The potential impact of the Affordable Housing Levy Bill, expected to be implemented by President William Ruto, suggests that the government could gather up to Sh90 billion annually by the fourth year after its enactment.
- The enforcement of the legislation faced initial challenges and legal disputes, making it unlikely to meet the current year's target.
- The Affordable Housing Programme is viewed as an economic incentive to create jobs and deliver housing solutions while simultaneously reducing construction expenses.
Study denounces fatal ecological consequences of reforestation in Africa: A new study finds that large-scale tree planting projects in Africa are destroying ...
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UK's Rwanda asylum legislation to return to parliament after Easter: Legislation that seeks to block further court challenges to British Prime Minister Rishi ...
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Eric Tabaro Nshimiye: Rwandan Genocide suspect arrested in Ohio: Federal prosecutors accuse Rwandan-born Eric Nshimiye of concealing his involvement in mass ...
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Chris Mason: What further Rwanda delay says about the plan: The government's flagship Rwanda bill will be back before MPs after Easter, following a series of ...
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Quick Glance: Government's Rwanda Plan Faces Opposition in Lords Leading to Ongoing Discussions
- The government's plans for Rwanda encountered further obstacles in the House of Lords on Wednesday, with peers suffering seven fresh defeats against the bill.
- Amendments related to compliance with domestic and international law, monitoring Rwanda's safety, and preventing the removal of specific individuals to Rwanda were supported by the Lords.
- The Lords also backed changes concerning the age assessment of unaccompanied children and the protection of victims of modern slavery.
- Despite the rejection of amendments by MPs, the bill is facing delays and additional debates due to the Lords' insistence on alterations, resulting in a legislative 'ping-pong' between the two houses.
UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's contentious bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda moved ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-closer-passing-rwanda-asylum-law-after-changes-overturned-2024-03-18/
Nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren released by gunmen in Nigeria, governor says: Nearly 300 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria earlier this month have been ...
cnn.com/2024/03/24/africa/nigeria-gunmen-children-released-intl-hnk/
Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins Senegalese presidential election with 54.28% of votes | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/27/bassirou-diomaye-faye-wins-senegalese-presidential-election-with-5428-of-votes/
Eastern DRC ‘at breaking point’ as security, humanitarian crises worsen: UN warns of deteriorating situation as M23 rebels continue to make gains ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/29/eastern-drc-at-breaking-point-as-security-humanitarian-crises-worsen
Business Daily - How are farmers adapting to climate change? - BBC Sounds: Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here ...
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Rwanda saga won't be over even when law is passed: The controversial bill is likely to become law soon but deportation flights won't take off immediately.
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Burundian club Dynamo are out of the Basketball Africa League over Rwanda protest
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Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire barred from election: Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic of President Kagame, fails in her bid to run for the ...
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he still expects the government to begin deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda in the spring ...
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Thirty years after he allegedly participated in the Rwandan genocide, a man was arrested in Ohio
cnn.com/2024/03/24/us/rwandan-genocide-ohio-arrest-eric-nshimiye/
Idris Elba 'dreams big' with Sierra Leone eco-city plan for Sherbro Island: The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first ...
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UK to pay failed asylum seekers to move to Rwanda under new scheme: The Home Office is offering up to £3,000 to encourage people to relocate to the East African ...
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As Drones Change Warfare in Africa, Civilians Pay the Price: The first bomb exploded just a few feet from the local health clinic in a rural Mali village ...
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Islamic State Is Increasingly Using Crypto, Like Tether, to Fund Africa Activity: Islamic State is increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether to raise ...
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South Sudan: UNMISS and partners commission centre to assist survivors of conflict | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/27/south-sudan-unmiss-and-partners-commission-centre-to-assist-survivors-of-conflict/
Morocco: Nafar, the special town crier that works annually during Ramadan | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/26/morocco-nafar-the-special-town-crier-that-works-annually-during-ramadan/
The Rock catchment system is revolutionizing water access in Makueni county in Kenya | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/22/the-rock-catchment-system-is-revolutionizing-water-access-in-makueni-county-in-kenya/
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Educor in South Africa: Thousands of students in limbo after 'dysfunctional' colleges banned
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‘The Power To Change History’: How This Ugandan Entrepreneur Is Challenging Long-Held Narratives With Solutions Journalism
forbesafrica.com/entrepreneurs/2024/03/25/the-power-to-change-history-how-this-ugandan-entrepreneur-is-challenging-long-held-narratives-with-solutions-journalism/
World’s sixth ocean in the making? Geologists predict potential emergence from depths of Africa
wionews.com/world/worlds-sixth-ocean-in-the-making-geologists-predict-potential-emergence-from-depths-of-africa-702420
Channel: Record migrant numbers cross Channel since start of 2024: The number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel has hit a record ...
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Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Expresses Surprise over America’s Failure to Elect Female President Despite Leading the World in Many Spheres
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UAE Eyes Further Africa Deals After Egypt Bailout: In pursuit of geopolitical clout, in 2021 the United Arab Emirates made a promise to expand aggressively into ...
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LNG growth to be met by other countries if US walks away -Baker Hughes CEO: If the U.S. pulls back from permitting new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants ...
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European Investment Bank Sees Green Opportunities in Africa: The European Investment Bank is seeking climate-related investments in Africa ...
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Ghana opposition NDC's plan to use drones near polling stations sparks row: The electoral body is against an opposition plan to use drones near polling stations ...
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Putin says France resents Russia due to losing Africa allies to Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Wednesday that French ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/13/Putin-says-France-resents-Russia-due-to-losing-Africa-allies-to-Kremlin
Bitcoin Falls Another 7%—Down 15% From Last Week’s Record: TOPLINE Bitcoin slumped to its lowest price in weeks Tuesday, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency’s ...
forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/03/19/bitcoin-falls-another-7-down-15-from-last-weeks-record/
Quick Glance: Significance of Bitcoin Halving
- Bitcoin and the digital asset market are on the rise after a decline.
- The upcoming Bitcoin halving in April 2024 will impact the currency's value.
- Halving ensures controlled release of new Bitcoins.
- The potential implications of halving on Bitcoin's value and miners.
IMF mission visits Ethiopia as Abiy pushes for loan deal | Africanews: Cash-strapped Addis Ababa has requested billions from the IMF to help pay back debt and ...
africanews.com/2024/03/21/imf-mission-visits-ethiopia-as-abiy-pushes-for-loan-deal/
Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda scheme a ‘costly totem’ that ‘blurs the lines’ between illegal and legal migration say Independent readers
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rwanda-scheme-migration-small-boats-plan-b2520068.html
Joburg’s dry taps: Valve found in closed position: After some Johannesburg suburbs were left without water for nine days, technicians found the fault was simple: ...
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People Fixing The World - Clever ways to get kids learning - BBC Sounds: Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here ...
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Southern African bloc renews commitment to fight armed groups in eastern Congo: Southern African regional leaders on Saturday reiterated their commitment to ...
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James Cleverly spent £165,000 on flight to Rwanda to sign deportation deal: Home secretary chartered a private jet to make the one-day round trip to Kigali in ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/22/james-cleverly-spent-165000-on-flight-to-rwanda-to-sign-deportation-deal
US aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/us-aims-keep-troops-niger-despite-junta-decision-ending-counterterrorism-ties
New cases of Lassa fever reported across Nigeria | Africanews: The report highlighted that 62% of confirmed cases originated from Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi ...
africanews.com/2024/03/21/new-cases-of-lassa-fever-reported-across-nigeria/
Foreign investors on alert as Senegal nears election marred by uncertainty: Investors in wait-and-see mode as key opposition leaders have pledged economic ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/foreign-investors-on-alert-as-senegal-nears-election-marred-by-uncertainty
Do Russian grains feed Africa or fuel influence?: Russia has donated grain to Zimbabwe to help the country weather its devastating drought. Millions face hunger ...
dw.com/en/russian-grain-aid-feeding-africa-or-fueling-influence/a-68631960
Turkey, Iran and Morocco joust for influence in Africa's Sahel: Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240312-turkey-iran-morocco-joust-for-greater-role-in-sahel
Criminals making billions a year from sex trade, slavery - UN | Africanews: Illegal profits from forced labor worldwide have risen to the “obscene” amount of ...
africanews.com/2024/03/19/criminals-making-billions-a-year-from-sex-trade-slavery-un/
Sunak’s Rwanda Bill Progresses as MPs Reject Lords Amendments: UK lawmakers rejected a slew of changes suggested by the upper House of Lords to its plan to ...
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From Ethiopia to Rwanda, Africa Bonds Ride Wave of Rate-Cut Bets: The rally in Africa’s sovereign bonds is barely taking time for a breather ...
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Migrant crossings to UK hit new record, heaping pressure on Sunak: Provisional data from the Home Office, or interior ministry, showed on Wednesday that 4 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/migrant-crossings-to-uk-hit-new-record-heaping-pressure-on-sunak-4570512
The Gulf State Rivaling Big Players Such as China and the US in Africa: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
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Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?: Niger’s ruling military angered by US accusations of ‘secret deals’ with Iran and partnering with ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/19/did-russia-iran-provoke-niger-walkout-from-us-military-pact
Olubadan of Ibadan: Nigerian philosopher and monarch dies aged 81: "Peaceful" and "listening" monarch Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun dies after two years on the ...
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Authorities say Ohio man hid secret for 30 years. He's now charged for lying about his role in Rwandan genocide.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/22/ohio-man-rwanda-rape-genocide-case/73062183007/
Nigerian woman speaks of slavery and rape in UK: Rose describes the exploitation and sexual violence she faced after escaping a "life of hell".
bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-68341674
Kenyan athlete Asbel Rutto breaks record to win Rome marathon | Africanews: Kenya also dominated the women's race, with Ivyne Lagat emerging victorious over her ...
africanews.com/2024/03/18/kenyan-athlete-asbel-rutto-breaks-record-to-win-rome-marathon/
Rwanda's President agrees to meet Felix Tshisekedi over eastern Congo crisis | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/12/rwandas-president-agrees-to-meet-felix-tshisekedi-over-eastern-congo-crisis/
Johannesburg's dry taps partly blamed on heatwave | Africanews: Alternative water supply is currently provided to affected areas.
africanews.com/2024/03/12/johannesburgs-dry-taps-partly-blamed-on-heatwave/
Senegal election: Bassirou Diomaye rallies Casamance | Africanews: A crowd of hundreds welcomed candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his mentor Ousmane Sonko to ...
africanews.com/2024/03/20/senegal-election-bassirou-diomaye-rallies-casamance/
Climate change reduced ancient humans to mere 1,300 people some 900,000 years ago
wionews.com/science/ancient-humans-were-on-brink-of-climate-extinction-900000-years-ago-studies-reveal-how-they-escaped-701655
Tanzania and Rwanda to open new border point: Rwandans buy cereals, cement, garments, fuels, and many other goods from Tanzania
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/tanzania-and-rwanda-to-open-new-border-point-4567216
Black coaches in English football face discrimination - Report | Africanews: In its 2022 report, the Black Footballers Partnership (BFP) found 43% of Premier ...
africanews.com/2024/03/19/black-coaches-in-english-football-face-discrimination-report/
Association cracks down: Cameroon suspends 62 players for age fraud: Under Samuel Eto'o, the Cameroonian Football Association has dedicated itself to the fight ...
welt.de/sport/fussball/article250526182/Verband-greift-durch-Kamerun-sperrt-62-Spieler-wegen-Alters-Betrugs.html
Three decades after Rwanda’s genocide, the past is ever-present: Paul Kagame sees himself as indispensable to a still fragile country
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Rwanda legislation looks to be on the home straight - but Tory prospects appear bleak
news.sky.com/story/rwanda-legislation-looks-to-be-on-the-home-straight-but-tory-prospects-appear-bleak-13097831
Man stabbed crossing the Channel on busiest day for migrant arrivals this year: Attack took place on Wednesday, when a total of 450 people arrived in small boats
thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2024/03/21/man-stabbed-crossing-the-channel-on-busiest-day-for-migrant-arrivals-this-year/
Tamba is a new West African restaurant and bar at Duxton Road, but also a portal to an otherworldly space
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