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NEWS: Landlord burns himself to death over financial difficulties in Uganda

A Nakulabye landlord has grow to be the modern-day victim of ‘self-immolation’ following comparable instances in the latest months. Andrew Mukiibi, 28, a resident of Nakulabye Zone 5 in Kampala City, set himself on furnace and died over challenges suspected to be associated to finances. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon at about 2:30pm. According […]

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Rwanda Launches Innovative Covid-19 Batch Testing

Group Tests with Individual Results Wilfred Ndifon, a Rwanda researcher has created an innovative pool testing method that enables multiple people to have their samples tested together for the coronavirus without the need for single tests to accurately determine individual results that come up positive. Leon Mutesa, Professor of human genetics and member of Rwanda […]

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Business: Power cuts to dampen industry, consumer trust as Eskom load shedding implements

South Africa woke up to information of greater load shedding yesterday, with analysts warning a resurgence of power supply interruptions ought to derail South Africa’s monetary recuperation and stifle investments post Covid-19. Eskom started imposing Stage 2 load shedding for 14 hours due to the prolong to return to service of two generation devices at […]

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The World: Venezuelan governor dies of Coronavirus

Dario Vivas, the governor of Venezuela’s Caracas capital district, died Thursday of COVID-19.   Vivas, a strong ally of President Nicolas Maduro, announced on July 19 that he had tested positive for the disease.  “He died in combat…taking care of his fitness and all of us in this tough hostilities in opposition to the COVID-19 pandemic,” […]

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Sports: Siasia Backs Osimhen For Serie A Success

Former Super Eagles gaffer, Samson Yebowei Siasia believes Victor Osimhen will hit the floor jogging in the Serie A subsequent season following his €70 million move to Napoli. In an exceptional chat with FCNaija from his base, Siasia showered encomium on Osimhen for his sensible choice, adding that he is constructive the former Lille ahead will […]

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Entertainment: Wizkid Becomes First African Artiste To Hit 2 Billion Streams On Spotify

Renowned Nigerian hit maker, Wizkid has become the first African artiste to reach 2 billion streams on online music streaming platform, Spotify. The singer currently occupying no. 129 on the platform’s artistes chart history. As music lovers in the Nigerian entertainment industry are currently celebrating their very own Starboy, American OAP, Mike Adam, has also […]

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Sudan: At least 8 people die in floods

At least eight people died in flooding after heavy rains in the city of Kassala in japanese Sudan, nearby media said Thursday.  Ahmad Khalil, deputy administrative head of Kassala and Aroma towns, announced that 23 villages have been affected by means of floods. Noting that 8,567 people have been affected by the disaster, Khalil underlined […]

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South Africa: Thousands evicted from settlements

Nearly 2,000 humans have been evicted from a housing improvement in Johannesburg. According to neighborhood media, the occupants of the housing improvement were evicted by using the so called Red Ants on Wednesday The Red Ants are a non-public protection organisation in South Africa specialising in clearing “illegal invaders” from properties. They had no longer […]

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Breaking: Oil from damaged ship cleared in Mauritius

Almost all the gas oil from the Japanese-owned ship that prompted a huge oil spill, off the coast of Mauritius has been pumped out, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth says the operation had been a race in opposition to time. This came amid fears that the MV Wakashio would destroy up. The ship, believed to […]

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One year anniversary of DJ Arafat ‘s death

He is dead but still alive in the hearts of many fans. It is now one year since the motorbike accident that claimed the life of Ivorian star singer DJ Arafat. Thousands of his fans nicknamed “Les Chinois” are now commemorating the first anniversary of the death of their idol. The “coupé-décalé” a creation of […]

Health: WHO keen to review Russian vaccine trials

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it was once looking ahead to reviewing scientific trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine developed in Russia. President Vladimir Putin declared Russia the first united states to approve a vaccine on Tuesday even though last stage checking out involving more than 2,000 human beings was only due to […]

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Business: MTN, accused of dodgy tactics, slammed for delayed Middle East exit

Africa’s largest telecommunications network, MTN, is going through fresh allegations from US regulation association Sparacino PLLC following its choice to exit its Middle East portfolio in the next three to 5 years. Sparacino, which has represented the households of lots of Americans killed and injured in Afghanistan, accused MTN of prolonging its disinvestment from the […]

Uganda: Bishops question judges over the destruction of church

At least 37 representatives from the House of bishops from the Province of the Church of Uganda the day prior to this gathered in Ndeeba close to Kampala to condole with Christians of St Peter’s Church, whose residence of worship used to be demolished on Sunday. The prelates also attacked the Judiciary for giving the […]

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Sports: Kwara United signs Dele Aiyenugba after leaving European side

NPFL club Kwara United sign former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba after leaving European aspect Hapoel Afula. The 36-year-old made his title in the Nigerian elite division league, the place he performed for Kwara United and Enyimba International before heading to Bnei Yehuda 2007. Aiyenugba spent seven years in Israel and played  Bnei Yehuda, Hapoel Ashkelon, Hapoel Iksal and Hapoel Afula, […]

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The World: France set to boost military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean

France stated Wednesday that it will temporarily increase its army presence in the Eastern Mediterranean in the coming days.  President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis mentioned the latest state of affairs in the region, Macron’s workplace said in a statement.  Underlining the significance of settling disputes via dialogue, Macron drew attention to […]

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South Africa records 2,810 new virus cases, 259 deaths

The number of established coronavirus cases in South Africa surpassed 568,900 Wednesday after 2,810 new infections had been reported.   Some 259 human beings succumbed to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the complete number of fatalities to 11,010, while the wide variety of recoveries stands at 432,029, according to the Health Ministry.   South […]

Entertainment: Davido receives honorary plaque as his album hits 1 billion streams

Popular Nigerian singer and music executive, Davido, has received a plague in honour of his album that recently hit 1 billion streams worldwide. The news was shared by his manager, Asa Asika and his friend, Cubana Chief Priest on Instagram. The plaque according to online speculations, was forwarded to Davido by Sony Music Entertainment as […]

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Kenya: VCs suggest triple fees for new intake of university

The new cohort of university college students ought to pay Sh48,000 in lessons fees, three instances the cutting-edge Sh16,000 if a inspiration by means of vice chancellors is adopted.  The prices amplify is intended to plug income holes created through the de facto abolition of the privately sponsored students programme in 2015 and cowl for […]

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Salvage crews in a race to pump fuel from agrounded ship in Mauritius

The inter-agency United Nations team will “support efforts to mitigate impact of (the) oil spill on natural resources and on (the) population”, read a statement from the UN office in Mauritius. Japan has dispatched a six-member team, including members of its coastguard, to assist. Meanwhile France has sent more than 20 tonnes of technical equipment […]

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Politics: Outrage over Ouattara’s 3rd term candidacy

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to run for a third term in October’s presidential election has triggered outrage from the country’s opposition. Simone Ouattara, second vice -president of the Ivorian Popular Front and wife of the former president Laurent Gbagbo said Ouattara’s candidacy was unacceptable “It is worth recalling that the candidacy of Mr […]