Thousands of wildlife species such as lions, elephants and buffaloes, are increasingly threatened by below-average rainfall and new infrastructure projects, stressing habitats and the species that rely on them. A prolonged drought in much of the continent’s east, exacerbated by climate change, and large-scale developments, including oil drilling and livestock grazing, are hampering conservation efforts…
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South Africa’s foreign minister urges unity in tackling global challenges
By Jerry Omondi – Updated at 0759 EAT on Thursday 11th August 2022 South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor says world leaders should come together to address the numerous challenges that have struck various regions. Pandor made the call in a speech as she met with visiting U.S. Secretary of State…
Two police killed, 800 escape in DR Congo Prison Break
More than 800 inmates have escaped from a prison in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo DR Congo after gunmen staged a jailbreak in which two policemen were killed, sources said on Wednesday. Armed men attacked Kakwangura Central Prison in the town of Mutembo overnight Tuesday”, Captain Antony Mualushayi, the military spokesperson…
Kenya Elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president
Updated 0756 EAT on Wednesday 10th August 2022 – Follow us here- HICGI News Agency Logistical delays and a failure of the identification kit in some parts of the country marred a largely peaceful election day in Kenya. Polls are now officially closed but voting has been extended in places which opened late. This vote…
Govt urged to address economic constraints to protect children from violence.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 2323 EAT on Monday 8th August 2022. Prof Fred Ssewamala, a child health expert from Washington University, USA has challenged the government to dedicate resources towards alleviating poverty levels around the country. Ssewamala reasoned that if the economic challenges affecting most Ugandan families were addressed, violence against children would…
Number of Kenyans entering Uganda increases by 3-fold in last 3 days.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 2254 EAT on Monday 8th August 2022. The directorate of citizenship and immigration control (DCIC) has said that the number of Ugandans and Kenyans entering Uganda is three times higher than usual in the last three days, especially at the Busia and Lwakhakha borders. Simon Peter Mundeyi, the spokesperson…
London museum set to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria.
A London museum says it has agreed to return to Nigeria artefacts looted in the 19th Century from the Kingdom of Benin. The Horniman Museum said ownership of 72 objects would be transferred to the Nigerian government. Items include 12 brass plaques, known as Benin Bronzes, a brass cockerel and a key to the king’s…
Laurent Gbagbo pardoned by Ivory Coast president.
Alassane Ouattara says he pardoned his longtime rival to boost ‘social cohesion’ in Ivory Coast. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated on 7th August.2022 at 1757 EAT. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has pardoned his predecessor and longtime rival, Laurent Gbagbo, as part of a reconciliation drive ahead of elections due in 2025. Ouattara made the…
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