Diaries from Gaza: Palestinian describes returning for first time in nine months A PALESTINIAN Oxfam worker has described how it felt returning to Gaza for the first time in nine months... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
Who is Paul Kagame and why is Rwanda's president controversial? Kagame wins in provisional results President annihilated the opposition Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2024
Kenya Police Say Suspect In Dumped Bodies Case Confessed To 42 Murders Kenyan police said Monday they had arrested a "serial killer" suspect who had confessed to murdering 42 women before dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip. International Business Times · Jul 15, 2024
As Rwanda votes, tensions with neighbouring DR Congo deepen over M23 A recent UN report accuses Rwanda of aiding M23 rebel group that’s battling Congolese forces in eastern DRC. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2024
Polls close in Rwanda as Kagame eyes fourth term Kagame, Rwanda’s de facto leader since 1994, faces only two challengers after courts banned his most prominent critics. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2024
Rwanda heads to the polls to likely re-elect Kagame for fourth term Rwanda goes to the polls on Monday, but there’s little doubt that President Paul Kagame will cruise to a fourth term in office. Radio France Internationale · Jul 15, 2024
Living in a tent with premature triplets: how fear and anxiety haunt Gaza’s new mothers Some women in Gaza have spent the duration of the war pregnant, but the constant bombing, death and chaos have cast a shadow over what should be a time of joy The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
Rwanda Votes As Kagame Set To Extend Rule Millions of Rwandans head to the polls on Monday with President Paul Kagame set to cruise to victory and extend his iron-fisted rule for another five years. International Business Times · Jul 15, 2024
Paul Kagame expected to be re-elected president as Rwanda goes to polls Incumbent since 2000 is seeking fourth term after winning more than 90% of votes in last three ballots The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
Kenya police vow ‘transparent’ probe into dismembered female bodies At least eight bodies have been found, but reports indicate there may be more as anger over the discovery grows. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2024
Kenya Police Say Eight Bodies Found In Nairobi Dumpsite Eight female bodies have been recovered so far from a dumpsite in a Nairobi slum, Kenyan police said Sunday, adding that they were pursuing possible links to cults, serial killers or rogue medical practitioners. International Business Times · Jul 14, 2024
David Lammy must lead the way on access to clean water The new foreign secretary has promised to put the UK back on the world stage. Water should be at the top of his agenda The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
Will Paul Kagame win a landslide in Rwanda election? Here’s what to know Leader for 30 years, president faces off against weak opposition with nearly no support as other candidates are barred. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2024
Nigeria School Exam Day Turns Into Disaster After her early morning class ended, 16-year-old Nigerian student Chidera Denis was waiting to join classmates for end-of-term exams. International Business Times · Jul 13, 2024
International Business Times · Jul 13, 2024 'Kagame Mania' Strikes On Final Day Of Rwanda Vote Campaign Vast crowds of people turned out in Kigali on Saturday for Rwandan President Paul Kagame's final campaign rally ahead of next week's election that is expected to see him extend his grip on power.
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2024 At least eight killed in shootout during Somalia prison breakout attempt Three soldiers and five prisoners killed after armed inmates made an attempt to escape, says Somali army spokesperson.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 13, 2024 Kenya watchdog probes possible police link to bodies dumped in Nairobi landfill Kenya’s police watchdog has launched an inquiry into possible police involvement in mutilated bodies found dumped in a rubbish tip in the Mukuru slums of Nairobi.
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2024 Kenyan police watchdog probes police link to mutilated bodies The nine bodies with ‘visibile marks of torture’ were found in an abandoned quarry near a police station.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024 Terrorism and organized crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says A U.N. envoy says terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive threat" in Africa’s volatile Sahel region
International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024 Nigeria School Collapse Kills At Least 16 Students At least 16 students were killed on Friday when a school in central Nigeria collapsed on pupils taking exams, according to an AFP correspondent.
International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024 Rwandan Mother Aims To Prove That Politics Is For All Her three-month-old daughter swaddled on her back, Jeanne d'Arc Nyiramahirwe is determined to make her voice heard as she runs for a parliamentary seat in Rwanda's elections.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024 Relax, Starmergeddon hasn’t happened. The grownups are in charge We can now feel free to get on with our lives without worrying what the halfwits in Westminster might do next
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024 A truce in Congo ends in a week. Aid groups say it could be a lost opportunity to help civilians A two-week truce in eastern Congo has heavily reduced fighting, but with a week left aid workers and local civil society groups say not much help has reached millions of people who are trapped in one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024 Sudan's warring parties arrive in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local cease-fires U.N. officials say that Sudan’s warring parties have arrived in Geneva at the invitation of the United Nations to discuss the protection of civilians through possible local cease-fires
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2024 Over two thirds of London teachers 'concerned children will experience holiday hunger' Some 104,000 school children in the capital could be experiencing holiday hunger