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Month: July 2019

Africa Libya North Africa World 

Over 100 migrants feared dead in Libyan boat disaster

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Libyan navy officials have said that at least 116 migrants are missing after the boat they were traveling in capsized off the coast of Komas. Komas is a town east of the capital Tripoli. Libyan navy spokesman Ayoub Qassem said on Thursday that another 132 migrants were rescued by Libyan coast guards. The rescue effort was assisted by local fishermen… Read More
Africa 

Despite ‘considerable progress,’ Somalia needs help tackling political, economic and rights challenges, says UN expert

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“I urge the international community and Federal Government of Somalia to address the negative effects of climate change on the population and ensure access to basic human rights such as water supply, health services, and education for all children, in particular girls”, said Independent Expert Bahame Tom Nyanduga at the end of a 12-day visit to the country. According to… Read More
Africa 

Kenya police tear gas protesters demanding closure of energy company

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Kenyan police fired tear gas at dozens of protesters in Nairobi who were demanding closure of the country’s biggest electricity distributor on Thursday. The protesters accuse Kenya’s Power and Lighting Company of corruption and inflating customer bills. “I think that the police is using excessive force against a peaceful group of demonstrators. It is our right to assemble, it’s our… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Changing gender in Tanzania costs ‘$100 a month’

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There are many people making the move to change their gender but it comes with a cost. In Tanzania, it could cost as much as $100 a month to take the injections needed to alter your hormones to change the body. A trans person transitioning to become a man has told the BBC that it is costing her $100 a… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Tunisia’s 92-year old president Essebsi dies

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The President of Tunisia Beji Caid Essebsi has reportedly died aged 92, according to the presidency. He was taken back to the hospital this week for medical treatment and was admitted into intensive care. His son Hafedh Caid Essebsi had said in a statement that his father’s health had worsened and “things are not going well.” That was the third… Read More
Africa 

Zimbabwe tourism minister detained by new anti-corruption agency

Village Reporter
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira has been detained for questioning by a newly formed Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), it said on Thursday. Mupfumira is the first senior government official to be detained by the commission which was appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwe on July 15 after he promised tough action against graft. Transparency International says corruption costs… Read More
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