We won’t pay ransom for kidnap victims – Tinubu

  Nigerias President Bola Tinubu has vowed not to pay ransom to kidnappers of scores of students and other people in parts of Nigeria, an official has said. The kidnappers, who contacted the families, are demanding a ransom of 1bn naira ($600,000; £470,000). They have threatened to kill the captives if the demand is not met. A…

Kenya will still deploy to Haiti  – Ruto.

Kenya’s President William Ruto has said that a planned deployment of police officers to Haiti will go ahead as soon as the Caribbean country puts in place a transitional presidential council. Authorities in Kenya earlier this week said the planned deployment was on hold following the announcement that Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry would be…

Activist Suuna James King Arrested During Peaceful Protest at Parliament.

By Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki – Updated at 08:42 EAT on Thursday 14th March 2024 In a recent development at the Parliament of Uganda, political activist Suuna James King was arrested on Monday while peacefully protesting for the resignation of Speaker Anita Among. The incident has sparked discussions about the right to peaceful protest and the…

Women to be enrolled for military service, in Denmark.

Denmark has considered it necessary to start carrying out women’s recruitment into the army and to enhance their capabilities. Denmark will call up women as well as men as it expands conscription to respond to Europe’s changing security climate. It also wants to boost its defense budget by nearly $6bn (£4.6bn) in the next five…

Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki: From Journalist to Visionary Telehealth Entrepreneur

In a story that underscores the power of human innovation and the adaptability of journalism skills, Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki, a seasoned journalist, has ventured into the realm of telehealth entrepreneurship with a vision to revolutionize healthcare accessibility. Makana’s journey from reporting on societal issues to founding Losh AI Lab Group, a telehealth startup, is a…

Rwandan opposition leader barred from election,Victoire Ingabire.

The Rwanda court has blocked efforts by prominent opposition figure Victoire Ingabire to lift a ban on her running in July’s presidential election. She was freed in 2018 after spending eight years in prison for threatening state security and “belittling” the 1994 genocide. In Rwanda, people who have been jailed for more than six months…

Sudan army refinds state broadcaster from RSF.

Sudan (Khartoum) Members of the Sudanese army have been involved in a conflict with a paramilitary unit for control of the country since April 2023. The Sudanese military claimed its soldiers are in control of the main offices of the state broadcasting cooperation after wresting it from the Rapid Support Forces. The headquarters of the…