South Sudan closes schools due to intolerable heat waves.

South Sudan’s government is closing down all schools starting Monday as the country prepares for a wave of extreme heat expected to last two weeks. South Sudan’s government is closing down all schools starting Monday as the country prepares for a wave of extreme heat expected to last two weeks. The health and education ministries…

President Museveni Suspends Rubaga Deputy RCC Burora: Developing Story Unfolds.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:05 EAT on Thursday 14th March 2024 In a breaking development, President Yoweri Museveni has suspended Rubaga Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Burora, sparking intrigue and speculation within Uganda’s political circles. The suspension, has come in at a moment when the president had just met with the Speaker of…

We won’t pay ransom for kidnap victims – Tinubu

  Nigerias President Bola Tinubu has vowed not to pay ransom to kidnappers of scores of students and other people in parts of Nigeria, an official has said. The kidnappers, who contacted the families, are demanding a ransom of 1bn naira ($600,000; £470,000). They have threatened to kill the captives if the demand is not met. A…

Kenya will still deploy to Haiti  – Ruto.

Kenya’s President William Ruto has said that a planned deployment of police officers to Haiti will go ahead as soon as the Caribbean country puts in place a transitional presidential council. Authorities in Kenya earlier this week said the planned deployment was on hold following the announcement that Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry would be…