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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptege Dies After Attack by Partner

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, officials say. The 33-year-old athlete, who competed in the Paris Olympics earlier this year, suffered burns to 80% of her body in the

September 5, 2024

Africa

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘shot in leg’ during confrontation

Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg after a confrontation with security agents, his party says. The incident occurred on Tuesday in a northern suburb of Kampala. Videos online show Mr Wine surrounded by supporters who claimed

September 3, 2024

Ufa Dania representing Kwara state in the Miss Universe Nigeria contest

Nigeria·South Africa

Ufa Dania Overtakes Chidimma Adetshina in Miss Universe Nigeria Public Vote

Kwara state’s Ufa Dania has surged ahead of Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, representing Taraba state, in the Miss Universe Nigeria public vote, just hours before voting closes on Friday. Chidimma Adetshina had led the public vote for a significant period, but a dramatic

August 30, 2024

Africa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Secures Overwhelming Victory with 99% of Vote in Presidential Election

KIGALI, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s long-time ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on

July 17, 2024

Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto Dismisses Entire Cabinet Amid Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed all of his Cabinet ministers, promising to form a new, leaner, and more efficient government. This decision follows weeks of intense protests against high taxes and allegations of poor governance. In a nationally televised address,

July 11, 2024

Africa·Nigeria

Nigerian Blogger VeryDarkMan Arrested Again for Exposing Alleged Fraudster

Nigerian blogger and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been rearrested by Nigerian police, just three weeks after his release from custody. VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, revealed on Sunday that his client was detained for exposing

June 30, 2024

Africa

DA Challenges MK Party’s Election Rigging Claims in Court

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal steps to counter the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s recent attempt to nullify the results of the 2024 national and provincial elections. The MK Party alleges that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) manipulated the election outcomes

June 26, 2024

Africa

President Ruto to Address Nation on Finance Bill, 2024

President William Ruto is scheduled to address the nation at 4 pm on Wednesday. The briefing will take place at State House, Nairobi, focusing on concerns surrounding the Finance Bill, 2024. State House sources have revealed that President Ruto has chosen not

June 26, 2024

Kenya Parliament Burns Amidst Finance Bill Protests

Africa

Chaos Erupts in Kenya as Parliament Burns Amidst Finance Bill Protests

A tumultuous scene unfolded at Kenya’s parliament on Tuesday, as a finance bill inciting widespread unrest led to a fiery confrontation. Protesters, primarily youths, stormed the parliament building, setting part of it ablaze and prompting legislators to flee through a tunnel. The

June 25, 2024

Africa

Kenya’s President Ruto Confronts Mounting Opposition to Finance Bill

Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto, who ascended to office in 2022 with promises to tackle corruption, rejuvenate the sluggish economy, and assist impoverished communities, finds himself at a critical juncture as he faces considerable resistance to his pivotal finance bill. President

June 25, 2024

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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptege Dies After Attack by Partner

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘shot in leg’ during confrontation

Ufa Dania Overtakes Chidimma Adetshina in Miss Universe Nigeria Public Vote

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Secures Overwhelming Victory with 99% of Vote in Presidential Election

Kenyan President William Ruto Dismisses Entire Cabinet Amid Protests

Nigerian Blogger VeryDarkMan Arrested Again for Exposing Alleged Fraudster

DA Challenges MK Party’s Election Rigging Claims in Court

President Ruto to Address Nation on Finance Bill, 2024

Chaos Erupts in Kenya as Parliament Burns Amidst Finance Bill Protests

Kenya’s President Ruto Confronts Mounting Opposition to Finance Bill

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