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Uganda postpones bill to extend Museveni’s rule after protests
Ugandan authorities postponed a bill to extend leader Yoweri Museveni’s rule after protesters took to the streets against it on Thursday, confronting police who fired teargas.Parliament speaker Jacob Oulanyah told lawmakers…
150 patients to be received in newly built center at Kamenge Military Hospital
One hundred and fifty beds for patients are now available in the new building of three floors at Kamenge Military Hospital, in the capital Bujumbura. The new center for women and children will house pediatrics,…
Kenya’s Supreme Court criticises IEBC electoral commission
Kenya's Supreme Court has blamed the country's electoral commission (IEBC) for its decision to annul the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.The judges said the 8 August poll was "neither transparent or…
Celtic: Kolo Toure rejoins club as technical assistant after ending playing career
Kolo Toure says he "couldn't be happier" after returning to Celtic to join the club's coaching staff as a technical assistant.Toure, 36, made 17 appearances for Celtic last season before ending his playing career to focus…
Tunisian women free to marry non-Muslim men after lifting of ban
Tunisia has lifted a ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslim men after years of campaign against the marriage law imposed in 1973.President Beji Caid Essebsi had promised a month ago that the ban will be lifted in respect…
Soul singer Sampha wins prestigious Mercury Prize award
Soul singer Sampha was named the overall winner of Britain’s Mercury Prize for popular music for his debut album “Process” on Thursday (September 14). The 28-year-old south Londoner collected a trophy and a 25,000-pound…
‘Quit or expect more protests,’ rival tells Togo’s president
The head of Togo's main opposition alliance has told President Faure Gnassingbe to quit power immediately or expect more protests against his family's 50-year rule, Reuters news agency reports: He has to leave now.…
Check out these interesting facts about africa
Africa is the world’s second largest and second most populous continent. Asia is number one with over 4 billion people, while Africa follows with over 1.2billion. However, it’s first in terms of wildlife, wild lands and rich…
US gives Kenya Airways permit for direct flights
National carrier Kenya Airways has been cleared to fly directly to the United States.The Office of International Aviation made the announcement on Friday, director Brian Hedberg saying the order was effected on September 5.…
Wilfried Bony: Striker says his children wanted Swansea move
Wilfried Bony says his two sons convinced him to return to Swansea City because the club is "like a family". The Ivory Coast striker returned to the Liberty Stadium on deadline day for £12m after leaving for…
Kenya election: Date set for Kenyatta-Odinga re-run
Kenya's presidential election will be re-run on 17 October after the original result was annulled, the chair of Kenya's electoral body has announced.Wafula Chekubati also confirmed that only President Uhuru Kenyatta and…
2018 World Cup: Nigeria inspired by Carl Ikeme to qualify for Russia
Nigeria face Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, with their coach saying they are inspired to qualify for Russia 2018 by goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who is battling acute leukaemia.Nigeria can become the first African…
Plastic bags ban was long overdue, conservationists say
Conservationists have lauded the ban on plastic bags and vowed to lend their support to make it a success. The Green Belt Movement and Greenpeace Africa, in statements sent to newsrooms Monday, congratulated the State on the…
MP who could not afford suit set to be the youngest in the 12th Parliament
A 23 year old bachelor of education student is set to make history as the youngest ever MP to be elected in parliament.John Paul Mwirigi who vied as an independent candidate won Igembe South parliamentary seat by 19 980…
Facebook switches on 600 Wi-Fi hotspots in Kenyan towns
Facebook has switched on its low-cost Internet in more than 600 hotspots across the country since the launch of the service in March, the US tech giant has disclosed. Surf Kenya, Facebook’s local partner, says it has so far…
Rats Invade Buhari’s Office
Nigeria’s president will spend three months working from home after his office was damaged by rats. Muhammadu Buhari has just returned from three months in the UK, amid widespread concerns over his health.But government…
Grace Mugabe back in Zimbabwe amid SA assault claims
The wife of the Zimbabwean leader, Robert Mugabe, has returned home from South Africa, despite allegations of an assault at a hotel in Johannesburg.Grace Mugabe, 52, landed at Harare early on Sunday, Zimbabwean radio said.…
Holders DR Congo knocked out of CHAN by Congo Brazzaville
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) holders, the Democratic Republic of Congo, failed to qualify for the 2018 finals in Kenya following a shock elimination by Congo Brazzaville.DR Congo could only draw 1-1 with their…
Caster Semenya seals 800m title and turns focus to world record bid
Caster Semenya claimed another global title when she won the world 800 metres gold on Sunday and after surging clear to record one minute 55.16 seconds she said she now has an eye on the world record.Francine Niyonsaba of…
Rwanda Filmmakers nominated for Global awards
Rwanda filmmakers Mr. Potential Kabarebe and Jean Baptiste Nyabyenda have been nominated for the 9th edition of ‘Focus on Ability’ Film Festival.The film festival that started accepting entrances from July 30 and ends on…
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