Gunfire heard in DRC’s biggest prison after attempted jail break

Authorities say the security forces have the situation under control, but the number of casualties is unclear. The government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) says inquiries are under way after an attempted jailbreak overnight from the country’s biggest prison. Heavy gunfire rang out early Monday morning from Makala central prison in the…

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Three Anti-Corruption Protestors Remanded for Parliament Disruption.

Three anti-corruption protestors, Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin Opoloje, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo, have been remanded.  In custody after a dramatic protest at Parliament. The trio appeared before Chief Magistrate Mr. Ronald Kayiizi at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. They are charged with being a common nuisance, as defined under section 148(1) of the Penal Code Act….

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Ten Nigerian protesters have been charged with treason.

Ten people who took part in last month’s protests across Nigeria have been charged with treason and other serious offences at the federal high court in the capital, Abuja. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The demonstrations, dubbed “10 days of rage”, were called in response to the extremely tough economic times many are…

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Biden accuses Netanyahu of insufficient efforts to free Gaza hostages.

Joe Biden has criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal and ceasefire with Hamas, amidst reports of a new “final” proposal being sent to the Israeli prime minister. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with negotiators in the Situation Room to finalize the proposal, following protests in Israel over…

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Mike Omaset Flees a Ugandan “Cursed’ Village

On The Senior Citizens Talk today is Mike Omaset who was ordered to flee a cursed Ugandan Village. He hustled to make ends meet and today he is impacting communities. Click here to watch and subscribe

ITU Publishes updated Global Treaty to Optimize Radio Spectrum Management and advance Technological Innovation

Geneva, 28 August 2024 ​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released today an updated version of the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the global use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.  Entering into force on 1 January 2025, the 2024 e​dition of the ITU Radio Regulations is the result of a four-year process that culminated…

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