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DW correspondent released from Congolese jail
Antediteste Niragira has been freed by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, five days after he was detained. The journalist had been covering the refugee crisis on the DRC-Burundi borderGermany's…
Burundi: ICTs infrastructure left unexploited because of lack of culture
Minister of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) says, despite the country having enough basic infrastructure, Burundi falls back in the use of ICTs.“We have found that Burundi has a fairly well-developed ICT…
AU and ECOWAS concerned over violent Ivory Coast mutiny
The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have expressed concerned over the tense security atmosphere in the Ivory Coast where mutineers are violently demanding payment from the…
Poor Economy? Police officer sells bullets at Shs6000, arrested
At the time of his arrest, Bamugireko had just received Shs 400,000 from the buyers in exchange for 63 bullets. In Summary Preliminary investigations reveal that Bamugireko had also previously sold out two handcuffs at…
8 health benefits of mangoes
Mangoes are great fruits. Not only do they taste great, they also have great nutritional value. Of course, some of us do know this, while some do not.I am going to show you some important benefits of MANGOES. ACNE treatment…
Ghanaian judge to head Fifa’s Disciplinary Committee
Ghanaian Anin Yeboah, a supreme court justice, has been elected as chairman of Fifa's Disciplinary Committee.He was voted in for a four-year term at Thursday's congress of football's world governing body in…
Pastor: I want $50m for my diamond
The pastor who found one of the world's largest uncut diamonds says he expects to get "not less than $50 million" for the 709-carat precious stone, after it failed to reach its minimum reserve price at auction…
Rhinos return to Rwanda after ten-year extinction
Eastern black rhinos are coming back to Rwanda after the last individual was documented in the country 10 years ago – a historic move for the nation and the species.African Parks, a conservation non-profit…
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma abandons rally after being booed
South Africa's scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma has abandoned a May Day rally after he was booed by workers demanding his resignation.Scuffles broke out between Mr Zuma's supporters and opponents, resulting in all…
Kinshasa police boss fired
A police chief in the Democratic Republic of Congo, General Celestin Kanyama, who has had sanctions imposed on him by the US and the EU for allegedly being involved in violence against opposition activists, has been sacked,…
Singer Chameleone’s wife files for divorce
Daniella Atim, wife of musician Joseph Mayanja alias Jose Chameleone has asked the Nakawa Chief Magistrate's Court to annul her marriage on grounds of cruelty. She stated in her petition number 72 of 2017, filed on April…
East Africa leads the pack in economic growth
East Africa last year registered the fastest economic growth on the continent — 5.5 per cent — compared with the other regions, according to a new report by the Economic Commission for Africa.The report, Urbanisation and…
Confederation Cup: Holders Mazembe win first leg of play-off
TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo continued the defence of their African Confederation Cup crown with a 2-0 win over Algerian side JS Kabylie on Sunday.In front of their home fans, they won the first leg of…
Why Ethiopia is building a space programme
THE ancient holy town of Lalibela, perched some 2,500 metres above sea-level in Ethiopia’s northern highlands, boasts some of the clearest night skies imaginable.Ethiopian stargazers dream that the mountains around Lalibela…
Burundi demands money from citizens in desperate effort to avoid economic meltdown
Burundi's government is forcing teachers, nurses and farmers in some of the country's poorest provinces to make what it calls 'voluntary contributions' to state coffers. A list compiled by the Ministry of the…
Zimbabwe: We Won’t Allow Mugabe to ‘Lead From a Wheelchair’, Says Zim Opposition
Zimbabwean opposition parties have vowed that they would not allow President Robert Mugabe to "lead the country from a wheelchair", and threatened to embark on massive street protests to push the southern African…
A multi- purpose jiko that can also light bulbs
https://youtu.be/ktUw39MSThc Ordinarily, Jikos are used for cooking but some innovators have found a new meaning for them. With some modifications the ordinary jikos can generate more energy. NTV
Unwanted pregnancies ruining young lives
Sexual misconduct resulting in unplanned parenthood alarmingly scourges the youth of the educational district of Kabezi.Increasing numbers of undesired pregnancies are ruining the future of students in the education…
Indigenous traders, foreigners clash over retail business
KAMPALA- Indigenous business people who operate in Kampala city have renewed their demands to the government to stop foreigners from operating retail businesses in Uganda’s capital.The business people say foreigners in…
The Africa Internet Summit 2017 to be held in Kenya
The Africa Internet Summit 2017 (AIS’17) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 21 May - 2 June co-organised by AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry for Africa, AfNOG, the African Network Operators’ Group and the Af*…
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