Paleoanthropologist in Kenya Richard Leaky dies at the age of 77.

Published By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 2306 EAT on 2 January 2022. The legendary paleoanthropologist’s groundbreaking discoveries helped prove that humanity evolved in Africa. World-renowned paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey, known for his fossil-finding and conservation work in his native Kenya, has died at 77, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced. Leakey, whose groundbreaking discoveries helped…

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Tear gas fired at protesters in Khartoum

Thousands by Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 1843 EAT on 02 January 2022. Published On 2 Jan 20222 Jan 2022 Security forces have fired tear gas at thousands of protesters in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, televised images show, as demonstrators march towards the presidential palace in the 12th round of major protests since a coup on…

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Cape Town: Panic as fire is seen at South Africa parliament building

By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 1800 EAT on 02 January 2022. A large fire has severely damaged the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town. Video footage showed a plume of black smoke filling the sky, with huge flames coming out from the roof of the building. President Cyril Ramaphosa…

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Bishop Desmond Tutu is set to recieve a state funeral.

By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0940 EAT on 01 December 2022. The funeral mass for South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu is set to take place on Saturday morning in Cape Town. Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped end the racist regime in South Africa, died last Sunday aged 90. His…

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Colorado Fires Burn hundreds of homes as thousands flee.

Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency as the National Weather Service warns of ‘life-threatening situation’ in affected areas in US. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 1740 EAT on 31 December 2021. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in Colorado, United States after wildfires driven…

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South Korea pardons ex-president after nearly 5 years in prison.

By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 1600 EAT On 31 Dec 2021. Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was released from prison on Friday nearly five years after being convicted of corruption, fuelling debate over whether she would play any role ahead of a March presidential election. Park, 69, was the country’s first democratically elected…

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