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Kenya floods – As costs mount, pressure mounts on country in economic crisis
There were early warnings that Kenya's long rainy season - between March and May - would bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in devastating floods in many parts of the country.
Tanzania: The government is acting quickly to reduce the impact of Cyclone Hidaya
Dodoma - PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has informed the National Assembly that Tropical Cyclone Hidaya which hit the coastal areas of the country last weekend has killed five people, leaving seven others injured and 7,027 households with…
Nigerian Army Transfers Rescued Chibok Woman and Her Three Children to Borno Government
Troops from the 82 Division Task Force Battalion successfully carried out the rescue of a pregnant woman, six months along, and her three children on a Wednesday.
Lydia Simon, a Chibok schoolgirl who was kidnapped by Boko Haram in April…
8 Dead in Assault on Health Facility in DR Congo’s Kinshasa
Media sources reported that an attack on a medical facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east resulted in the death of at least eight civilians on Thursday, with locals being the informants.
This violent incident took place in…
Africa: The New Arena for China-US Competition in AI Development
Johannesburg — The future prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Africa?
Posed to the AI service ChatGPT, it reveals that Artificial Intelligence promises significant transformative potential in sectors like health care, agriculture, and…
Sudan: Both the Sudanese army and the RSF claim control of the Kordofan mountains
El Obeid - Both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced control of the Mount Kordofan area near El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, following violent clashes on Tuesday.
Sudanese Persist on Dangerous Voyage to Libya, Europe Amidst Drought and Floods
In the face of a siege, inhabitants of El Fasher and nearby regions, with the financial capability, are escaping to undertake the dangerous passage to Libya and points beyond.
The El Fasher vicinity is suffering as civilians become targets…
Somalia Requests the End of UN Political Mission
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Washington — The Somali government has formally requested the U.N. Security Council to conclude its U.N. political mission in Somalia, a mission that has been supporting the conflict-affected nation since 2013.
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Uganda: Census – the key questions you will be asked #ugandacensus2024
Special report — The national census starts at midnight and runs until May 19. Enumerators will aim to capture Census Night events, but in case one is away from home when they eventually visit a home or residence, below are some…
Uganda’s political labyrinth – bridging the generation gap through mentorship?
Uganda's political landscape faces a conundrum. Experienced leaders lament the decline of a mentoring system that nurtures talented followers.
Uganda: Floods displace over 500 households in Dokolo
Dokolo — Authorities in Dokolo district have expressed concern over the increasing number of residents displaced by floods.Triggered by rising water levels in Lake Kwania, floods are currently wreaking havoc on communities across five…
Africa: End the Negative Narrative, Africa is Thriving – AfDB Chief
Nairobi, Kenya — The highly-anticipated AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS) is convening in Nairobi, Kenya, to address the urgent need for a thriving and independent media landscape across Africa.
Chad opposition, civil society groups complain of vote fraud and threats
Yaounde - Chad's opposition, civil society groups and some election observers are condemning violence, intimidation and fraud, including ballot box stuffing, to favor interim President General Mahamat Idriss Deby after the central African…
South Africa: Divorce Amendment Bill signed into law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Divorce Amendment Bill, which amends the 1979 Divorce Act to recognize Muslim marriages and protect the interests of Muslim women and children in Muslim marriages in the event that marriages…
South Africa: President approves bill to criminalize hate crimes, hate speech
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his assent to the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which criminalises hate crimes and hate speech.
Uganda: Rising pediatric HIV cases in Masaka raise concern
The Greater Masaka region has witnessed a worrying increase in the number of children born with HIV, with health authorities reporting an estimated three to five pediatric cases diagnosed every week.