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Ethiopia PM, Abiy Ahmed, declares victory over TPLF
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has declared victory over the Tigray People Liberation Front in Tigray area.
In a statement, Ahmed said that the federal...
Kenya sixth in Africa as Continent COVID cases cross 2.1 million
Kenya has risen to sixth among the worst-hit countries in Africa as the second wave persists.
Kenya yesterday became just the sixth country in Africa...
Ethiopia conflict in Tigray to escalate as Tigray Forces refuse to back down
The conflict in the north region of Tigray in Ethiopia is likely to continue after Tigray leaders refused to back down.
According to Al Jazeera,...
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Bobi Wine promises to continue freedom fight after release
Kyadondo East MP, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has vowed to continue with his fight for freedom hours after the court released him from...
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Kenyan Government holds Ugandan hostage in Diplomatic dispute
The government of Kenya is holding hostage remains of nine Ugandans who drowned in Lake Vitoria on Tuesday night, November 17.
The Kenyan authorities issued...
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Seven die in Uganda Protests as Bobi Wine remains in detention
The number of protestors who have died in Ugandan Protests since yesterday has risen to seven, authorities in the country have confirmed.
According to police...
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Africa hits grave milestone as COVID cases hit 2 million
Africa has hit a grave milestone after the number of confirmed COVID-19 infection crossed 2 million.
According to Anadolu Agency, the continent reported 13,000 cases...
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Mob kills Nigerian pastor for ‘stealing genitals’
Residents of Benue state in Nigeria are now observing a curfew after a mob killed a pastor for allegedly stealing peoples genitals.
In Nigeria, genital...
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Amnesty International raises alarm over scores killed in Ethiopian conflict
Scores, probably hundred, may have died in the ongoing clashes in Ethiopia, Amnesty International has said.
In a statement released yesterday night, Amnesty said that...
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Tanzanian politician, Lema, vows not to return to Tanzania
Fleeing Tanzanian politician, Godbless Lema, has stated that he will not go back to Tanzania fearing his prosecution.
Speaking to the Nation, Godbless Lema said...
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Legendary African footballer, Samuel Eto’o, involved in road accident
The retired footballer, Samuel Eto'o has reportedly been involved in a road accident in his homeland of Cameroon.
According to multiple sources, a public service...
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Ethiopian Government shuts down internet in Tigray amidst rising tension
The Ethiopian government has shut down internet and phone services to Tigray Region just hours after declaring a state of emergency.
Access Now, an information...
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Tanzanian opposition leader, Lissu condemns his arrest, interrogation
Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been released shortly after he was arrested last night.
In a tweet late Monday evening, the Chadema Party...
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Uhuru’s message to President Magufuli on his re-election
President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated the Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli following his re-election.
According to a statement sent to newsrooms, Uhuru described President Magufuli’s...
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Kenya responds to reports of interfering with Tanzania elections
The government of Kenya has responded to reports that it has interfered with the Tanzanian elections.
According to an unverified report that has gone viral,...
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Africa passes 1.7 million COVID infections
The number of COVID-19 infections has passed 1.7 million as new infections accelerate in many African countries.
According to theelephant.info, the number of COVID cases...
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Tundu Lissu vows to reject ‘sham elections’ in Tanzania
Tanzania’s Opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has said that he will not accept the Presidential results, citing rigging.
Hotly contested polls
Tanzania went into elections on October...
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Uganda scales down costs of COVID tests at border points
Uganda has slashed the price for taking a COVID test at the border for truck drivers as the tests threatened to stop activity at...
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Envoys land in Guinea after electoral clashes kill 21
At least 21 people have been killed in post-election clashes in Guinea, according to state television in the country.
RTG State News channel reported that...
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Elephant gets scared by cars and nearly tramples vehicle in park in Kenya
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Elephant approaches vehicle in Amboseli National Park, Kenya Image: Reproduction / @ mwarv / Instagram
Wildlife photographer Mwangi Kirubi, 43, was taking photos in Amboseli...
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AU Commission speaks of violence against Nigerian protesters
The African Union (AU) Commission has issued a statement on the ongoing End SARS protests in Nigeria days after soldiers launched a massacre on...
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Several protestors in Nigeria killed by security officers
Security officers in Lagos, Nigeria killed several protestors in the city on Tuesday 20th October. Amnesty International confirmed that the security officers opened fire...
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UN report claims additional 100 million people could slip beyond poverty line in 2020
The United Nations has reported that a further 100 million people could slip below the poverty line in the year 2020. The global target...
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Bahati rekindles relationship with ex amidst social media break-up with Diana Marua
Celebrated musician Bahati is slowly rekindling his relationship with his ex and baby mama Yvette Obura after rumours of his break up with his...
Sabina Chege intervenes after Governor,County Commissioner engage in public spat
Murang’a county Women Representative waded into a public spat between the County Governor Mwangi Wa Iria and County Commissioner Mohammed Barre.
The two county officials...
How Apple wants to change US law against forced Uyghur labor
The New York Times just published Apple's petty arrangements with Uyghur forced labor. And it's not glorious. It seems difficult to reconcile ethics...
Champions League: Inter saved their skin against Mönchengladbach, Liverpool qualified for the eighth
Twists and turns match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Inter Milan. The indoor club have won the right to play a ticket for the...
Blow to digital mobile lenders as senators call for stricter measures
Digital mobile lenders have suffered another blow after senators called for stricter measures on Tuesday the 1st of December 2020.
The Finance and Budget Committee...