Tunisian opposition figure Moussi sentenced to prison ahead of October election

A potential presidential candidate in Tunisia has been sentenced to two years in prison, marking another setback to the country’s fledgling opposition challenging President Kais Saied as he seeks a new term. Abir Moussi, a 49-year-old lawyer and the head of the right-wing Free Destourian Party, was arrested in October after criticizing the electoral process…

South Africa to implement National Health Insurance Bill despite resistance

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to move ahead with the implementation of the National Health Insurance Bill, despite strong opposition from within and outside the government. He signed the controversial Bill into law just before his African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in the May elections. The NHI aims to provide…

President Museveni gives Shs300 million for the Imbalu fete.

In a notable gesture of support, President Yoweri Museveni has donated Shs300 million to the Imbalu celebrations, an annual cultural event celebrated predominantly by the Bagisu people in Uganda. The Imbalu fete, which involves traditional male circumcision ceremonies, holds significant cultural and communal value for the Bagisu community, residing primarily in the Mbale District. The…

A curfew has been enforced in a Nigerian state following a protest over hunger.

A curfew has been imposed in Kano, Nigeria’s second-largest state, following protests over the high cost of living that were “hijacked by thugs” who engaged in widespread looting and property destruction, according to the governor’s office. Kano witnessed the largest crowds during the first day of nationwide protests, which led to the closure of many…

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran Attack.

Hamas has announced the assassination of its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, during what they describe as a “treacherous Zionist raid” in Tehran early Wednesday morning. This development could significantly impact the dynamics of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. According to Khalil Al-Hayya, Hamas’s deputy chief in Gaza, who cited eyewitnesses, the missile that killed Haniyeh…

Kayanja in Berlin-  Prophecies Political Change in France.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin – Updated at 1247 am EAT on Thursday 01st August 2024 BERLIN – GERMANY African Pastor Robert Kayanja from Uganda has initiated frames of revival on European soil with his Berlin Mission in Germany. His mission started with a huge match on streets joined by hundreds of city dwellers who displayed…