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South African government seeks solution to millions in unpaid electricity bills

In South Africa, the government considers how to absorb the impact of around 400 million euros worth of electricity bills still unpaid by some districts. Also, NGOs say that French energy giant TotalEnergies' controversial oil project in northern Uganda, is having devastating effects on biodiversity. And after decades at the…

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Uganda's 'Singing Fools' Use Satire To Attack Government

A packed Kampala audience holds its breath as four self-styled "singing fools" in choir uniforms bound onto the stage for their latest daring satire of Ugandan politics.

International Business Times

Mourners pay respects to Ugandan athlete who died after her partner set her on fire

Dozens of mourners in Uganda have paid respects to Rebecca Cheptegei, the Olympic athlete who died last week in Kenya after her partner set her on fire

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Uganda Holds Funeral For Murdered Olympian Cheptegei

Ugandans on Saturday paid tributes to Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after her partner set her on fire in Kenya, ahead of her funeral in her family village.

International Business Times

The body of a Ugandan Olympic athlete who was set on fire by her partner is received by family

The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei — who died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya — has been received by family and anti-femicide crusaders, ahead of her burial on Saturday

The Independent UK

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Killed In Gender-Based Violence

Tragic death of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei in Kenya reignites conversation on gender-based violence, sparking calls for action.

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Why mpox in Africa was ignored for too long and children are dying as a result – podcast

An epidemic of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is spreading quickly, particularly among young children. At least 20,000 people are known to be infected in the country, and more than 600 people have died, more than two thirds of them children. Cases have begun to appear…

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Man accused of setting on fire a Ugandan Olympic athlete dies of burns

A Kenyan hospital says a man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death days later, has succumbed to burns sustained in the attack

The Independent UK

Man accused of killing Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei ‘dies from burns’

The alleged killer also died of burn injuries, hospital says

The Independent UK

Paris to honour murdered Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

Paris is to honour murdered Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after her, according to the French capital's Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Cheptegei, who competed in the women's marathon during the Paris Olympics last month, succumbed to severe burns on Thursday after being doused with petrol and…

Radio France Internationale

Funeral For Slain Athlete Cheptegei In Uganda On Sept 14

The funeral for Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died in Kenya after being set on fire by her boyfriend, will be held on September 14 in her home country, organisers said Sunday.

International Business Times

As China, Africa woo each other, who gains more? It’s complex, say experts

Beijing’s detractors claim it lures in African countries with big loans, but the continent’s leaders also have a choice.

Al Jazeera

Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Tragically Killed In Kenya

Tragic death of Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei in Kenya sparks calls for action against violence towards women in sports.

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Ugandan Marathon Runner From Paris Olympics Dies After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend

Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, held a national record in her home country.

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The Independent UK

Uganda Olympic runner's horrific death is the latest in violence against female athletes in Kenya

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s horrific death after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend has again brought to the fore Kenya’s tragic history of domestic violence against female athletes

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Olympic Runner Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend

Rebecca Cheptegei, the Marathon runner who represented team Uganda at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, has died. The post Olympic Runner Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Tragically Dies In Domestic Violence Incident

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei tragically dies after being set on fire by boyfriend, sparking outrage and calls for justice against gender-based violence.

Al Jazeera

Uganda’s Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend

Cheptegei died aged 33 due to multiple organ failure days after her boyfriend poured petrol on her and set her on fire.

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International Business Times

Ugandan Athlete Cheptegei Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, medics and Ugandan athletics officials said.

Al Jazeera

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine released from hospital

Bobi Wine was taken to hospital on Tuesday after he was hit in the leg with a tear-gas canister.

International Business Times

Ugandan Olympian Fighting For Her Life After Fire Attack

Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei was still fighting for her life on Wednesday after being set on fire by a Kenyan man, just weeks after taking part in the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times

Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine 'Shot In The Leg By Police'

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, a leading critic of authoritarian President Yoweri Museveni, was shot in the leg by police on Tuesday, a statement said.

France 24

Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine shot in the leg after confrontation with police

Uganda's main opposition leader Bobi Wine was shot in the leg and seriously injured by security agents in a northern suburb of the capital Kampala on Tuesday, his party said.

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Ugandan Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Shot In Leg

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shot in leg during confrontation with police near Kampala, highlighting political tensions in the country.

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Marathon Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Attacked And Set On Fire.

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was tragically set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence.

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