In Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, Divine Muheto, the reigning Miss Rwanda, has been arrested following allegations of drink-driving and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence. Police confirmed that the beauty queen caused damage to public infrastructure and then reportedly fled the scene. The official statement did not clarify if anyone was injured during the…
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Kenya Deputy President Hospitalized Amid Impeachment Trial.
Nairobi, Kenya — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, popularly known as “Riggy G,” has been admitted to The Karen Hospital, suffering from severe chest pains, according to his lawyer Paul Muite. Gachagua’s hospitalization came just hours before he was scheduled to testify in his own defence at an impeachment trial in the Kenyan Senate. The deputy…
Tanzania Bans Leading Newspapers for Online Criticism of President.
In a significant move, Tanzanian authorities have suspended the online editions of three major newspapers. The Citizen, Mwananchi, and Mwanaspoti—after they published an animated clip deemed critical of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The media regulator has imposed a 30-day ban on their websites, social media, and YouTube platforms. The controversial animation, which garnered widespread attention…
Anger after protester shot dead at Kenya anti-tax demos.
Anti-tax protesters in Kenya are in shock after a 29-year-old man was killed during nationwide demonstrations against a new finance bill. Rex Kanyike Masai, who was protesting on Thursday in the centre of Nairobi, died of gunshot wounds, a doctor from a hospital in the capital has told a local newspaper. Police fired tear gas…
Rwanda: The Target of An Unprecedented Global Media Campaign.
Charles Onyango-Obbo recently wrote on his X handle about an unusual journalistic endeavor: “In an unprecedented move, 50 journalists from 17 media outlets in 11 (mostly European) countries got together on an alleged $2 million joint project to ‘investigate’ just one country – Rwanda. The media, including Der Spiegel (Germany), Le Monde (France), The Guardian…
Who was behind the DRC’s attempted coup, and were Americans involved?
The attackers were led by Christian Malanga, a politician and former military officer based in the US. The army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) thwarted a coup against the government of President Felix Tshisekedi in the early hours of Sunday, the country’s officials have said. At least three people were killed in the…
Tanzania shuts down a key highway due to bridge damage caused by floods.
Tanzania’s 396-kilometre highway, connecting the port city of Dar es Salaam to the southern regions of Lindi and Mtwara, was shut down on Sunday due to flash floods that washed away at least four major bridges. “The highway has been closed until further notice,” Joseph Mwasabeja, the Tanzania Fire and Rescue Force commander for Lindi…
Kenya dam burst: Around 50 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town
About 50 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst its banks following heavy rains and flooding, a Red Cross official has said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. Rescue efforts are continuing to pull people out of the mud,…
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