Protests lead to removal of athlete statues in Kenyan city.

Authorities in Eldoret, Kenya, have taken down statues of three athletes that were criticized as “embarrassing” and poorly executed. The statues were unveiled ahead of a ceremony granting Eldoret city status, but they quickly became the subject of ridicule online and among locals for their lack of resemblance to the athletes they were meant to…

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UN envoy calls Canada’s use of migrant workers ‘breeding ground for slavery’

A UN envoy has condemned Canada’s reliance on temporary foreign workers, calling it a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.” According to Tomoya Obokata, a UN special rapporteur, the program creates severe power imbalances and discriminatory practices, which allow companies to cut costs while exploiting workers from the Global South. Obokata’s report followed visits…

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The WHO has declared Mpox a global health emergency amid rising deaths.

Date: August 15, 2024 In a significant move to address a growing health crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This declaration underscores the severe threat posed by the disease, which has seen a troubling escalation in cases and…

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Renowned Political Analyst Joseph Tamale Mirundi Passes Away.

Kampala, August 14, 2024 — Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a prominent Ugandan political analyst, has passed away at Kisubi Hospital in Kampala following a prolonged struggle with health complications. The news of his death was confirmed by his family on Tuesday night. Mirundi, widely known for his insightful and often provocative political commentary, succumbed to lung-related…

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Tanzania’s opposition leaders freed on bail.

Senior leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party – including its chairman Freeman Mbowe and his deputy Tundu Lissu – have been released on bail, after they were detained ahead of a youth rally. About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a parade through the south-western town of…

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We entered without resistance, Ukrainian troops say.

While “Z” serves as a symbol of Russia’s invasion, a triangle has become the emblem of Ukraine’s bold counteroffensive. Marked on the sides of every supply truck, tank, or personnel carrier heading toward the Russian border in the Sumy region, this symbol represents a significant Ukrainian effort. This offensive has reclaimed hundreds of square kilometers…

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