How Safeguarding Democracy can Mitigate Refugee Crisis

  By Robert Kigongo. Africa is covered with sad news of the demise of H.E Hage Geingob the sitting Namibian President who lost his life at the Age of 82 and was immediately replaced with President Nangolo Mbumba. According to the Namibian Constitution, former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba stirred the country through a transition until…

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Refugees in DR Congo are now weapons in the continued conflict.

The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has often brought out stories of atrocities: People killed, displaced, raped or maimed. It is a cycle of the last 30 years. But the main victims, and weapons, in this have often been refugees. The victims though are sometimes also the pawns in this war where…

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South Africa sets elections date for May 29.

In tonight’s edition: May 29 is set as the date when South Africa’s ruling ANC party will face voters for what may be the first real challenge to its domination of the political landscape. Also, Guinea’s ruling junta doubles down on its dissolution of the government by announcing further restrictions.  And the film “African Glory” introduces…

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Arsenal midfielder Odegaard set  leave

In the statement  that he gave he “I believe my season at Arsenal is now over, and I would want to thank the supporters for their support thus far. I believe it is time for me to move on to a club where I can win trophies. Arsenal midfielder set to leave this summer despite…

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UN sanctions six DRC heads of rebel groups as fighting in  eastern continues

      The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday sanctioned six people from five armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as violent clashes escalate in the region between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, a claim Kigali denies. The fighting, in a war that has lasted decades, has increased the risk of an…

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A military government  in Guinea dissolves  the government

Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2021, has dissolved the government. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV on Monday by the presidency’s Secretary General, Brig Gen Amara Camara. Mr Camara did not disclose the reason for the dissolution or say when a new government…

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China disagree with US veto of call for immediate armistice at UN

China has sharply criticised the US for vetoing a United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Beijing said the move sent the “wrong message” and effectively gave a “green light to the continued slaughter”. The White House said the Algerian-proposed resolution would “jeopardise” talks to end the war. The US…

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