Updated By Ronald sserwadda General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, proclaimed head of state by Chad’s army three years ago, is the favourite to win Monday’s presidential election after the junta violently repressed much of the opposition. But in an unprecedented scenario for Chad, Succes Masra, once a fierce opponent of the Deby dynasty who then allied…
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An unsuccessful asylum seeker was provided with £3,000 to travel to Rwanda.
By Ronald sserwadda An unsuccessful asylum seeker has voluntarily returned to Rwanda through a removal program. It’s the first instance of an asylum seeker returning voluntarily to Rwanda. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to £3,000 to move to the east African country. It is separate…
Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnostics in Africa: The Launch of Losh AI Lab Group.
In the heart of Africa, a transformative movement is underway in the healthcare sector. Losh AI Lab Group, a groundbreaking telehealth startup, is poised to revolutionize cancer diagnostics across the continent. Led by visionary CEO Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki, Losh AI Lab Group harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to bring accurate, affordable, and accessible cancer…
Togo holds key parliament ballot after divisive reform.
Togolese vote in legislative elections on Monday after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family’s decades-long grip in power The ballot comes after lawmakers approved the reform this month that creates a new prime minister-style post opponents fear is tailored for Gnassingbe to avoid presidential term limits and stay in office….
The UN expresses concern on reports of a potential security threat in the North Darfur region of Sudan.
By ronald sserwadda The United Nations Security Council on Saturday sounded the alarm over reports of an imminent attack on the last remaining city in Sudan’s North Darfur region that is not under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Fighting over the past year between the paramilitary group and the country’s military…
Burkina Faso denies allegations that soldiers killed 223 villagers .
By ronald sserwadda Burkina Faso has denied allegations that its soldiers were responsible for the massacre of 223 people in February, calling them “baseless accusations”. A Human Rights Watch report alleged that the army killed at least 223 people, including 56 children, in Soro village and Nondin on February 25th. The NGO said this…
Nigeria to become the fourth largest economy in Africa economy – IMF.
By ronald sserwadda Nigeria is projected to slip to the fourth largest economy in Africa in 2024, behind South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria, according to IMF forecasts for April 2024. Nigeria which has held the title of “Africa’s largest economy” since the GDP rebasing in 2013 is projected to have a total GDP of…
Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack – HRW.
By ronal sserwadda More than 220 civilians, including at least 56 children, were massacred by Burkina Faso’s military in a single day this year, Human Rights Watch says. In the attacks on 25 February, the army killed 179 people in Soro village and 44 others in the nearby Nondin village, an HRW investigation found….
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