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Burundi Government boycotts the Arusha dialogue
The Burundian Government spokesman announced on 15 February that the Government would not be represented in the inter-Burundi dialogue session scheduled from 16 to 18 February in Arusha, Tanzania.“The Government has decided…
At least 11 killed as army’s clashes with central Congo militia persist
At least 11 people were killed in central Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in clashes between the army and a militia loyal to a traditional chief killed in fighting with police last year, a local activist said.…
South Africans burn down houses of Nigerians, other African immigrants
At least 15 houses either belonging or rented by foreigners, especially Nigerians, have been burnt by angry demonstrators in, Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa.Police used teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the…
How to keep hydrated in this hot season
At least three out of five people you meet on the street is carrying a water bottle. Not that it is the new fad in town but rather the scorching sun rays have descended with a menace that is yet to be rivalled. It is equally…
Guide to best wines
A good wine brings extra excitement to festivities and can make a perfect gift for your loved ones. But finding that perfect bottle of wine is rather difficult especially if you don’t know where, when and what you are…
Farmajo elected new Somali President
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has been declared the new President of Somalia after winning the race with 184 votes out of a total of 328. At least 20 candidates were contesting but majority dropped out after the first round,…
Denmark the ‘happiest country’ and Burundi ‘the least happy’
Denmark is the world's happiest country while Burundi is the least happy, according to a new survey. The fourth World Happiness Report also found that countries where there was less inequality were happier overall.…
Huyu Ni Mlaguzi Wa Mihadarati? Diamond To Defend Himself After Wema Sepetu Gets Arrested In Connection With Drug Trafficking
Bongo star Diamond Platnumz has been summoned to appear before the country’s investigative agency at Central police post in Dar Es Salaam. He was listed as a suspected drug trafficker, working in a network in Tanzania.…
Mugabe lashes out at African leaders for Morocco return to AU
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has lashed out at African leaders, saying they lack principles and are easily swayed after they voted to readmit Morocco to the African Union. Thirty-nine of 54 countries approved…
Tshisekedi’s death threatens DRC power-sharing plan
The future of a proposed power-sharing deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been thrown into doubt by the death of longtime opposition figure Etienne Tshisekedi. The 84-year-old died in Brussels on Wednesday, as…
12 inspirational quotes for when you are starting something new
Starting a new business, venture or project, or trying to turn an idea into reality can be such a difficult task, with loads of challenges. Getting the right inspiration is very important for that new venture you’re going…
Drama helps Burundian refugee cope with challenges
Starting over in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Burundian mother draws strength from her roles with an amateur theatre group.***Eyes wide in panic, the two young men seek cover at one end of the courtyard in the…
She Ditched Her Office Job to Venture in Farming
The Kaduru’s grow passion fruits in Fort Portal as a business and as means to boost women and girls income.Rebecca Kaduru and her husband grows passion fruits on their farm in Fort Portal as a business and as means to boost…
Moussa Mahamat Elected AU Commission Chair
Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected the African Union Commission chairperson in tight race that was expected to be drawn out given the calibre of candidates and the regional interests at play.…
Five ways to survive with little cash this month
The time to kick your wild spendthrift-habits out of the window is now as the extremely heated month of January is already here with us.January comes with so many things to attend to and nearly all of them need certain…
Africa’s first humanitarian drone corridor brought to life in Malawi
The Malawi government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched its air corridor to test unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) also known as drones for humanitarian and developmental use.First in Africa and one…
Angolan president’s powerful daughter takes over largest bank
Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has reportedly taken over the country’s largest bank, Banco de Fomento Angola (BFA).Isabel, who heads the country’s oil firm Sonangol, is reputed to…
CONAPES Union says “teachers are far from being sufficient”
The chairman of Burundian teachers’ Union-CONAPES, Emmanuel Mashandari, says the number of teachers allowed by the 2017 budget is not enough. Only 800 teachers will be recruited; 400 in secondary education and 400…
Chinese Super League clubs face caps on spending after ‘burning money’
China's chief sports governing body has announced plans to cap the big spending of Chinese Super League clubs.The league's current pre-season transfer window is set to break records in the wake of Oscar's £60m…
Zimbabwe’s Warriors boycott Africa Cup of Nations send-off
The Zimbabwe national team failed to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday morning as a stand-off over finances worsened. The Warriors refused to attend a send-off dinner on Friday night in Harare, with the…
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