A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda has killed 13 children and one adult, police say. They say the victims were attending a church service on Saturday evening when the lightning struck. Another 34 people were injured. The incident occurred at Palabek Refugee Settlement in the north-west of the country. The area has…
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Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case.
Nigeria has released on humanitarian grounds an American citizen held for the past eight months on cryptocurrency money laundering accusations. “I am pleased that American citizen and former US law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan has been released on humanitarian grounds by the Nigerian Government and is on his way back to the United States so…
The home Biden will settle into after departing the White House.
Joe Biden has always regarded two places as home – Ireland and Delaware. When he leaves the White House in a matter of months he will head to the latter, and in that state there is some anger at the way he lost his chance to serve a second term as President. Yet even his…
Ugandan Lawyer Sues DR Congo Government Over Atrocities in Makala Prison.
A Ugandan lawyer has initiated a lawsuit against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government, alleging severe human rights abuses within the country’s prison system. Specifically focusing on recent atrocities at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa. The case highlights alarming conditions in Congo’s overcrowded and violent prisons, which have recently come under international scrutiny….
Kenya High Court Clears Path for New Deputy President.
In a landmark decision, Kenya’s High Court has lifted an injunction that was preventing Kithure Kindiki from being sworn in as the country’s new deputy president. This development follows the dramatic impeachment of his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, whose removal has sparked significant political debate and legal battles. Two weeks prior, Rigathi Gachagua was impeached after…
Spain Floods Death Toll Rises to 158 as Rescuers Search for Survivors.
The devastating floods that struck parts of Spain on Wednesday have resulted in the loss of at least 158 lives, with rescuers tirelessly combing through affected areas in search of survivors. The Valencia region has borne the brunt of the disaster, with 155 deaths recorded there alone. Additionally, two fatalities have been reported in Castilla-La…
ICC Set to Confirm Charges Against Joseph Kony in Absentia.
In a recent decision, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced that it will proceed with a confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony, the notorious leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), even in his absence. Kony, who has evaded capture for years, has been one of the most wanted fugitives globally due to…
Rwandan Beauty Queen Arrested for Drink-Driving and Unlicensed Driving.
In Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, Divine Muheto, the reigning Miss Rwanda, has been arrested following allegations of drink-driving and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence. Police confirmed that the beauty queen caused damage to public infrastructure and then reportedly fled the scene. The official statement did not clarify if anyone was injured during the…
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