Four human rights activists from Burundi arrested while trying to travel,Four human rights activists have been detained in Burundi while trying to travel to Uganda for a meeting with civil society organisations.
Four human rights activists from Burundi arrested while trying to travel
Four human rights activists have been detained in Burundi while trying to travel to Uganda for a meeting with civil society organisations.
Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill that would impose death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality" draws condemnation,The bill approved by lawmakers would even make family members vulnerable to imprisonment for failing to report loved ones. Tags:Africacbsnews.comdeath penaltyDiscriminationlgbtq+ugandaUnited NationsWORLD
‘Women get it done’: Ireti Kingibe, Abuja’s new senator, plans for progressive Nigeria,Up and coming politician will focus on wealth redistribution, female representation and healthcare access Tags:AfricafeminismNigeriaThe Guardiantheguardian.comwomenworld news
Ethiopian PM appoints TPLF official as head of Tigray interim administration,Move follows peace deal between rebels and federal government that ended two-year conflict Tags:AfricaEthiopiaThe Guardiantheguardian.comworld news
‘Deeply troubling’: UN rights chief on Uganda anti-gay bill,KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The United Nations rights chief on Wednesday urged Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to block an anti-LGBTQ bill that prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment. Tags:Africaap newsapnews.comPoliticssex and sexualityugandaworld news
Blinken says U.S. 'actively' working to re-establish diplomatic presence in Libya,The United States is "actively" working on re-establishing a diplomatic presence in Libya, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, although he declined to provide an exact time on when the U.S. embassy can be reopened. Tags:AfricaDIPLOMACYBLINKENLibyaReutersreuters.comUSAWORLD
At least 15 security force members killed in north Burkina Faso attack,At least 15 Burkina Faso soldiers and army auxiliaries were killed in an attack in the north of the country on Wednesday, three security sources said on Thursday. Tags:AfricaBURKINAReutersreuters.comSECURITY (PIX)WORLD
South Africa's Q1 consumer confidence plunges as power crisis weighs,South Africa's consumer confidence plunged in the first quarter, according to a survey released on Thursday, as the country continued to be plagued by severe power shortage and a cost-of-living crisis. Tags:AfricaECONOMYCONSUMER SENTIMENT (PIX)Reutersreuters.comSAFRICAWORLD
Migrant boats sink off Tunisia; five dead, at least 33 missing,Four African migrant boats sank off Tunisia on Wednesday and Thursday as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, leaving at least five dead and 33 missing, while the Coast Guard rescued 84 others, a judicial official told Reuters. Tags:AfricaMIGRANTSEUROPE (URGENT)Reutersreuters.comTunisiaWORLD
Uganda says expects debt load to go on "declining trend," growth to hit 7%,Uganda said on Thursday it expects its mountainous public debt to enter a "declining trend" helped by strong economic growth, which is projected to hit 7% when the country expects to begin oil production in 2025. Tags:AfricadebtReutersreuters.comugandaWORLD
US says Tunisia president weakened checks and balances,Tunisian President Kais Saied has caused "enormous concern" about where Tunisia is headed with moves that have weakened democratic checks and balances, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf said on Thursday. Tags:AfricaLEAFTUNISIALIBYA (PIX)Reutersreuters.comUSAWORLD
Equatorial Guinea confirms eight more Marburg cases - WHO,Eight new confirmed cases of Marburg disease have been reported in Equatorial Guinea, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. Tags:AfricaequatorialHEALTHMARBURG (UPDATE 2)Reutersreuters.comWORLD
World Bank agrees $7 bln, 5-year partnership with Egypt,The World Bank said on Wednesday it had approved a new $7 billion partnership agreement with Egypt for 2023-2027 with a focus on boosting private sector jobs, provision of better health and education services, and adaptation to climate change. Tags:AfricaEGYPT (UPDATE 1)Reutersreuters.comWORLDWorld Bank
Female driver overtakes competition at Dakar race,Cheered on by her family, driver Fatumata Bah raised her arms in triumph after winning an amateur motor drag race in Dakar that saw four men and four women competing for first place. Tags:AfricaRACING (PIX TV)Reutersreuters.comSenegalWORLD
Ethiopia establishes Tigray interim administration as part of peace plan,Ethiopia has established an interim administration for the country's war-ravaged northern Tigray region, the prime minister's office said on Thursday, a key step in the implementation of a peace agreement. Tags:AfricaCONFLICT (UPDATE 2EthiopiaPIX)Reutersreuters.comWORLD
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers
Three ways moving on from Aaron Rodgers impacts Packers,Moving on from a franchise quarterback is a challenging situation for any NFL team. Here are three ways the Packers will be impacted if Rodgers has indeed played his last game as a member of the
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas
DOH warns vs eating seafood from oil spill areas,The Department of Health warned the public yesterday against eating fish and other seafood from areas affected by the oil spill.
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Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank
Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank,In a scene reminiscent of the last financial crisis, the federal government turned to Wall Street this week for help with a blossoming emergency in the banking sector
Birds sometimes hitch rides on ships—and it's changing the way they migrate,Freighter crews have long told stories of sparrows and nightjars, owls, and herons settling on their boats’ decks. Tags:AnimalsBirdsEnvironmentpopsci.comPopular ScienceWildlife
What we know about hormonal birth control and breast cancer risk,Don't throw out your birth control pills just yet—studies show this risk disappears eventually after stopping hormonal birth control. Tags:CancerdiseasesHealthmedicinepopsci.comPopular ScienceScience
What ancient tsunamis can teach us about future disasters,Gigantic tsunamis have been decimating coastlines since time immemorial. We ignore these prehistoric warnings at our own peril. Tags:Environmentpopsci.comPopular ScienceScienceweather
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