Don’t let lobbyists rewrite the history of African liberation.

By Kamal Fadel The recent push by Moroccan lobbyists to designate the Polisario Front — the legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people — as a foreign terrorist organisation is not only factually absurd, but also a dangerous affront to international law and the principles of decolonisation.  These moves are designed not to achieve peace in Western…

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International Workers Day known As “Labour Day”

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1745 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 This day in some countries is often referred to as May Day,it is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international Labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May, or the first Monday in May. Traditionally, 1 May is the date…

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A defiant China looks beyond Trump’s America

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1712 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 We don’t care about sales to the United States,” says Hu Tianqiang as one of his toy fighter jets flies past our heads. It’s hard to hear him above the buzzing toy planes and miniature drones, an almost rhythmic backdrop to…

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Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1639 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 The US and Ukraine have signed a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources. The Ukrainians have now published the deal and there have been public statements from both sides. Here are seven key takeaways….

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Trump celebrates 100 days in office by touting record and blasting foes

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1442 EAT on Wednesday 30 April 2025 US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech, touting his achievements and targeting political foes. Hailing what he called a “revolution of common sense”, he told a crowd of supporters…

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Sheebah Karunji’s life to Music industry

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1214 EAT on Wednesday 30 April 2025 Sheebah Karungi born 11 November 1989, professionally known as Queen Karma and Sheebah, is a Ugandan musician, dancer, actress and feminist activist. She debuted her acting career in queen of katwe as Shakira. After quitting Obsessions, a dance group she joined in 2006, she started making music and later…

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How Canada voted in charts

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1641 EAT on Tuesday 29 April 2025 Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to win enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government in Canada. However, they are still short of the majority they wanted in the House of Commons. Carney is set to remain…

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