UN Human Rights Council condemns burning of the Koran

The UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning Koran burning and other acts of religious hatred, although several countries warned that the text encroaches on freedom of expression. The resolution was adopted following an urgent debate requested by Pakistan on behalf of several Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries in the wake…

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Nairobi Expressway Damaged, Roads Blocked During Kenya Protests

Motorists on Mombasa road in Nairobi have been urged to approach Mlolongo area with caution after youths blocked the road near the entry into the expressway, lighting bonfires on both sides of the road, Phidel Kizito reports. This follows in the wake of anti-government protests called on by opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of…

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Uganda imposes levy on foreign digital companies’ income

Uganda’s parliament late on Tuesday passed a new tax law that imposes a 5% levy on income earned in the country by foreign providers of digital communications services such as Twitter and Meta’s (META.O)Facebook. Authorities in the east African country have been exploring ways of tapping into the fast-expanding digital economy to help boost revenue needed…

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Nato summit: Allies refuse to give Ukraine timeframe on joining

By James Landale in Vilnius & James Gregory in London Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met” after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the “absurd” delay to accession. In a communique, Nato said it recognised the need to move faster but would not be drawn on…

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IGAD Calls for Deployment of Troops in Sudan

By Jerry Chifamba Harare — After nearly three months of fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an eastern African grouping asked a regional conference to consider sending soldiers into Sudan to protect civilians. Eight governments from the Horn of Africa that make up the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) gathered in the…

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Madagascar: presidential election to be held at the end of the year

The Madagascan government on Tuesday called on voters to go to the polls in November and December to re-elect current president Andry Rajoelina or choose a successor. “According to the law in force in Madagascar, we are going to hold an election this year. The head of government is therefore calling voters to the polls”…

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Portbell, Spring and Old Portbell Roads undergoing major Rehabilitation

In Nakawa Division, located east of Kampala, Portbell, Spring, and Old Portbell roads are undergoing remarkable transformation. Skilled workers and state-of-the-art machinery are diligently reshaping these vital arteries, enhancing the lives of the city’s residents and upgrading its infrastructure. The construction sites are bustling with activity as heavy machinery gracefully maneuvers through mounds of earth,…

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Nato membership for Ukraine a key question at Vilnius summit

By Gordon Corera Security correspondent, Kyiv Out in a dense forest in central Ukraine, troops from a Ukrainian artillery battery are training before heading out to the front lines.  For some it will be a return to the fight, for others it will be their first time – as they replace those who have been…

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