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NEWS: Algerian Journalist gets 3-Year Prison SentenceNEWS: Algerian Journalist gets 3-Year Prison Sentence

NEWS: Algerian Journalist gets 3-Year Prison Sentence

Free Speech in the Algerian Press Freelance journalist and a symbol of free speech in Algeria, Khaled Dareni, has been…

August 10, 2020
NEWS: Uganda records 16 new cases of Covid-19NEWS: Uganda records 16 new cases of Covid-19

NEWS: Uganda records 16 new cases of Covid-19

The Ministry of Health on Sunday verified every other demise of one COVID-19 patient, bringing the range of humans who…

August 10, 2020
NEWS: Economists warn of drastic steps needed to help Algeria recover its economyNEWS: Economists warn of drastic steps needed to help Algeria recover its economy

NEWS: Economists warn of drastic steps needed to help Algeria recover its economy

Economists are warning that large scale intervention is needed to rescue the Algerian economy from accruing huge foreign debt, following…

August 9, 2020
Uganda: Baganda urged to build hospitalUganda: Baganda urged to build hospital

Uganda: Baganda urged to build hospital

Baganda should raise cash to set up a sanatorium just like they did beneath ‘Ettofaali’ initiative to rebuild the royal…

August 9, 2020
NEWS: As cases increase, Senegal reintroduces restrictive measures to counter COVID-19NEWS: As cases increase, Senegal reintroduces restrictive measures to counter COVID-19

NEWS: As cases increase, Senegal reintroduces restrictive measures to counter COVID-19

Senegal has reintroduced restrictive measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, following a suggested upward thrust in cases. The…

August 8, 2020
NEWS: Zimbabwe again refuses Hopewell Chin’ono bail, and government denies crisisNEWS: Zimbabwe again refuses Hopewell Chin’ono bail, and government denies crisis

NEWS: Zimbabwe again refuses Hopewell Chin’ono bail, and government denies crisis

Zimbabwe's High Court on Thursday denied bail to a journalist who used to be arrested ultimate month for assisting anti-govermnent…

August 8, 2020
Mauritania: Prime Minister replaced amid investigation into alleged corruptionMauritania: Prime Minister replaced amid investigation into alleged corruption

Mauritania: Prime Minister replaced amid investigation into alleged corruption

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has replaced his top minister following the resignation of Ismail Ould Bedda Ould Cheikh Sidiya.…

August 7, 2020
Nigeria: Presidency Extends Covid-19 National Response By Four WeeksNigeria: Presidency Extends Covid-19 National Response By Four Weeks

Nigeria: Presidency Extends Covid-19 National Response By Four Weeks

President Muhammadu Buhari has accredited the extension of the section two of the COVID-19 National Response through any other four…

August 7, 2020
Uganda: Man steals chicken, radio from family members, kills themUganda: Man steals chicken, radio from family members, kills them

Uganda: Man steals chicken, radio from family members, kills them

A 33-year-old man has been detained for allegedly killing his two spouse and children who had accused him of stealing…

August 6, 2020
Tanzania:Tundu Lissu named main opposition candidateTanzania:Tundu Lissu named main opposition candidate

Tanzania:Tundu Lissu named main opposition candidate

Tundu Lissu named as the main opposition candidate for presidential votes. Tanzania's main opposition, Chadema party on Tuesday unanimously approved…

August 5, 2020