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Africa 

S.A: Rwanda genocide suspect reappears in court, more charges are likely

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Fulgence Kayishema appeared for a second time before a court, in Cape Town, South African , on Friday (June 2nd). The former police officer is one of the most wanted suspects in Rwanda’s genocide and is suspected of orchestrating the killing of some 2,000 people nearly three decades ago. Following Kayishema’s appearance, the court was adjourned until 9 June. Citing Eric… Read More
Africa 

Morocco: Berber to be taught in all schools

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Morocco intends to gradually extend the teaching of the Amazigh (Berber) language in primary schools, a decision that will affect 4 million pupils by the end of the decade, the education minister announced on Thursday. “The teaching of the Amazigh language will benefit some 4 million pupils in 12,000 primary schools by 2030,” said National Education Minister Chakib Benmoussa at… Read More
Africa 

Burkina: 2 civilians and 50 “terrorists” killed in an attack in the north

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Two civilians and 50 “terrorists” were killed on Wednesday during a “complex ambush” against the military escort of a food convoy in northern Burkina Faso, the army general staff said in a statement on Thursday. “A unit of the 12th Commando Infantry Regiment (RIC), supported by the 2nd Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR), energetically responded to a complex ambush on Wednesday,… Read More
Pacific 

Time running out to save Myanmar’s Rakhine from hunger and disease post-Cyclone Mocha

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Some 1.6 million people in Rakhine, Chin, Magway, Sagaing, and Kachin states are in dire need of assistance after Mocha’s 250 kilometre per hour wind gusts destroyed homes, farmland and livestock. Speaking from hard-hit Rakhine State capital Sittwe, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Myanmar, Titon Mitra, said that time was of the essence as food reserves were being “completely wiped out”,… Read More
Africa 

Sonko conviction: ‘We’ll use the means at our disposal to challenge’ it – Lawyer

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A court in Senegal on Thursday sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years’ jail on charges of “corrupting youth” but acquitted him of rape and issuing death threats. It also sentenced Sonko’s co-accused, Ndeye Khady Ndiaye, the owner of the beauty salon where Sonko was accused of repeatedly abusing an employee,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Naija’s Best: 5 Nigerian Artists Who Have Made History in the Past Year

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Nigeria is blessed with an abundance of creative talent, and one of the beautiful things about us is how we consistently make history with our creative endeavors. In the realm of music, Nigerian artists have been breaking records for years and continue to do so. Let’s take a closer look at the top five Nigerian artists who have made history… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Burna Boy Shares New Song “Sittin’ On Top of the World”

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Burna Boy has shared a new single, a track titled “Sittin’ On Top of the World.” It samples “Top of the World,” Brandy’s Mase-sampling hit from 1998. Check out Burna Boy’s latest below. The Afro-fusion star last issued an album with 2022’s Love, Damini, after which he contributed “Alone” to the soundtrack album for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Having performed… Read More
Africa 

Zimbabwe: Freedoms threatened by ‘terrible’ new law

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Zimbabwe’s parliament has barred criticism of the government ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled in August. According to reports, violations of the new law is punishable by up to 20 years in jail. The Criminal Law Code Amendment Bill, widely known as the “Patriotic Bill”, contains a clause that criminalises “wilfully damaging the sovereignty and national interest of Zimbabwe”,… Read More
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