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Acting IG Masengeli Faces Six-Month Sentence

Acting Inspector General (IG) Gilbert Masengeli has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court. The ruling was delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who ordered Masengeli to surrender himself to the Commissioner General of Prisons within seven days to
September 13, 2024

Senegal President Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Elections

Senegal’s political landscape is entering a period of heightened tension following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent decision to dissolve the National Assembly, which is controlled by the opposition. This unprecedented move, announced during a nationally televised address, has set the stage for
September 13, 2024

Kenya Airport Workers Strike Over Lease

Hundreds of travelers have been stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following a strike by airport staff. The strike began on Wednesday at midnight, prompted by ongoing disputes over the Kenyan government’s plans to lease the airport to Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises.
September 11, 2024

Ugandan Athlete’s Ex-Lover Dies After Attack

The former partner of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, Dickson Ndiema has died from severe burn injuries sustained in an attack on Cheptegei at her home in Trans Nzoia. Ndiema passed away on Monday night at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
September 10, 2024

Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills 48

Nigeria, has claimed the lives of at least 48 people after a fuel tanker collided with another vehicle and exploded. The tanker, loaded with petrol, collided with a truck carrying cattle and passengers in the Agaie district, resulting in a massive fire
September 9, 2024

G7 Countries Urged to Strengthen Global Cooperation

President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Dr. Tulia Ackson, emphasized the critical importance for nations, particularly those in the G7, to enhance international cooperation for global security and collective development. Dr. Ackson’s remarks were
September 7, 2024
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