By our correspondent The leader of East African Report, Uwimaana Josianne died mysteriously on 20th December 2023. Human rights organisations around the world are still investigating her death. Josianne was a brother to the news reporter Rutembesa Innocent from DR congo. Uwimaana Josianne was born on the 1st of January in 1987, and she died…
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Kenya Disassociates from DRC Rebel Alliance Launched In Nairobi
In a letter on Sunday from the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, clarified that Kenyans had not played a part in the meeting neither did the state. The statement read,”Kenya strongly disassociates itself from any utterances or activities likely to injure the peace and security of the friendly Nation of DRC and has commenced…
Nigerian army drone strike accident kills at least 85 civilians
Residents in north-west of the country say many victims of strike during Muslim festival were women and children A Nigerian army drone strike accidentally killed at least 85 civilians observing a Muslim festival in the north-west on Sunday, the country’s armed forces have admitted. Villagers in Tudun Biri in the state of Kaduna had gathered…
“Innocent Rutembesa” Another Congolese wanted by the government of DR Congo
By James Rutesire After a police officer named Rutema Innocent who was wanted by the DR Congo, Rutembesa Innocent, a former military journalist who escaped in 2018 and went to Rwanda, was added as wanted by Republic Democratic of Congo.This Rutembesa Innocent is a resident of Kabizu village, from the territory of Rutchuro in the…
Rural women in Senegal advocate for climate justice ahead of COP28 Summit
Senegalese rural women staged a demonstration, calling for climate justice on Saturday in Dakar, asserting that they continue to endure the adverse impacts of climate change. “Rural women are mobilizing today because the climate crisis is at a crossroads of an environmental, health, you know what I mean, the COVID-19 pandemic, social and economic crisis,”…
South Africa: EFF leader Julius Malema and five MPS sanctioned for SONA disruption
Nine months after disturbing the state of the nation address in South Africa, 6 members of parliament including EFF leader Julius Malema were slapped with heavy sanctions by Parliament, including the docking of a month’s salary. On Wednesday (Nov. 22), the parliament issued a communiqué reading that the Powers and Privileges Committee found the lawmakers…
Who is President-elect Joseph Boakai, political veteran set to lead Liberia ?
At 78, Joseph Boakai is Liberia’s new president and the country’s third democratically elected head of state. The former vice-president under Ellen Johnson Sirleaf took his revenge on incumbent president George Weah, who defeated him in 2018. Presenting himself as an Everyman who transcended his humble beginnings, Boakai has attempted to craft a more energetic…
Vote counting underway in first round of Madagascar presidential elections
Counting is underway in Madagascar after the first round of voting in the country’s highly contested presidential elections which took place on Thursday following weeks of violent protests. Ten out of the 12 opposition candidates called for citizens to boycott the vote, saying the conditions for a fair election had not been met In a…
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