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AfricaPolitics

Kenyan police use teargas to disperse anti-femicide protesters in Nairobi

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Kenyan police used tear gas to disperse anti-femicide protesters in Nairobi, marking a tense response to nationwide demonstrations highlighting the rising cases of gender-based violence. Protesters gathered in the Kenyan capital and other major cities, demanding government action against the alarming increase in femicide. These protests followed the murders of at least 16 women in a single month…
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AfricaPolitics

Uganda’s Kizza Besigye ‘kidnapped’ in Kenya, taken to military court

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Prominent Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was reportedly abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16, 2024, and subsequently transported to Uganda, where he appeared in a military court. Besigye, a former presidential candidate and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni, was arrested alongside fellow opposition figure Hajj Lutale Kamulegeya. They face charges of illegal possession…
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AfricaEconomy

Kenya cancels more than $2.5bn in deals with Adani after US indictment

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Kenya recently canceled over $2.5 billion in contracts with India’s Adani Group after U.S. authorities indicted the company’s founder, Gautam Adani, and associates on bribery and corruption charges. President William Ruto made the announcement during a state address, citing information from international investigations as the basis for the decision. The deals, which included airport upgrades…
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AfricaPoliticsWorld

Zimbabwe opposition leader found guilty of attending ‘unlawful gathering’

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In Zimbabwe, Jameson Timba, interim leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and 34 activists were found guilty of attending an “unlawful gathering,” an event organized at Timba’s residence in June 2024. The court deemed the gathering as intended to incite violence, disrupt public order, or foster bigotry. The verdict follows over five months of pre-trial detention for…
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AfricaDisasterEconomy

South Africa declares food poisoning crisis a national disaster

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South Africa has officially declared its food poisoning crisis a national disaster following the deaths of 22 children since September, with the most recent incident involving six young victims in Naledi township, Soweto. The tragedy has been traced to the illegal use of a highly toxic pesticide, Terbufos, which is intended solely for agricultural purposes. This organophosphate, banned for…
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AfricaHistoryPolitics

Africa is Reclaiming Its Unique Path of Evolution

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Africa, a continent of immense cultural, historical, and natural diversity, is on a path of rediscovery and self-empowerment. After centuries of colonial exploitation, cultural suppression, and socio-economic challenges, the continent is reclaiming its unique trajectory of growth and development. This resurgence is not just about economic strides but also about cultural, political, and…
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AfricaBusinessEconomy

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

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The European Union (EU) has announced a $96 million loan to Cameroon aimed at bolstering the country’s infrastructure and supporting sustainable development. This funding aligns with the EU’s broader objectives of fostering economic growth, enhancing connectivity, and improving living standards in Africa. The loan is primarily targeted at modernizing Cameroon’s transportation and…
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