Three Kenyans implicated in Uganda bombings
Charges have been brought against three Kenyans for the murders of 76 people killed when bombs exploded as they watched the World Cup in Kampala, Uganda. The three, Hussein Hassan Agad, 27, Mohamed Adan Abdow, 25, and Idris Magondu, 42, were also charged with terrorism and 10 counts of attempted murder. No pleas were entered [...]
Anthony Navo – The Youth Ambassador making a huge impact on Sierra Leone’s Agenda for Change
Every country in Africa needs a youth ambassador. Someone to represent the interests of the youths and foster a common understanding between the youths and the rest of society. The importance of a good relationship between the youths and society cannot be over-emphasised and the need for youths to have a voice in governance is [...]
Battling child witchcraft accusation
The flowering of The African Century, as a material progress scheme, is also an enlightenment struggle. Most African elites have not thought about this despite their cultural obstacles wheeling around them that have asphyxiated their greater progress. And this means The African Century also embraces a critical look at the African culture that is expected [...]
Impressive democratic credentials – Sierra Leone’s Head of State Ernest Koroma gives a master class in good governance
The West African state of Sierra Leone has seen a dramatic upgrade of its stature around the world as a result of the democratic credentials of its Head of State. Three years ago, the country was still struggling to find its feet on the world’s political stage. It was viewed with apprehension as a country [...]
Gambia’s dictator Yahya Jammeh accuses the west of interference
The arrant dictator in the small West African state of the Gambia has once more accused the west as directly responsible for the woes of his country. It is indeed laughable that a man with one of the worst record of human rights in the world would point a finger at Britain accusing the former [...]
EU satisfied with Kenya’s arrangements for referendum
EU mission in Kenya have said they are satisfied with preparations of 4th August referendum which will shape the nations future if Kenya votes for the proposed draft constitution. The EU has at the same time applauded the Committee of Experts, the Civil Society groups and other players for their concerted efforts to educate the [...]
Gordon Brown says aid to Africa should focus on kick-starting business-led growth
The former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, while addressing politicians in Uganda, in what was his first major speech since leaving office, has said that the future growth of the world economy is reliant upon the development of Africa. Mr Brown said he wanted to see the continent achieve its full potential.Mr Brown also made [...]
Gaddafi still wants a United States of Africa
Muammar Gaddafi has a dream. He wants to see a united states of Africa. But it seems a lot of African leaders have not been able to grasp the ideology behind the Libyan leader’s call. At the just concluded African Union summit in Kampala, Uganda, Gaddafi said his dream of a United States of Africa [...]
17 die in Kenya after consuming illicit brew
17 people have been confirmed dead at Kibera slums in Nairobi on Monday after they consumed what was thought to be illicit brew laced with an unknown industrial chemical, police sources said. Eight of the victims died and their bodied were found in their houses while the bodies of the others were found were discovered [...]
Political parties meet in Zimbabwe in an attempt to restore confidence in the Unity Government
A meeting of national executives of the unity government’s three political parties in Zimbabwe, has raised optimism about the country’s political future. The group gathered to discuss issues that have been outstanding since the coalition government was formed, including political violence and freedom of association. Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s president, had said his ZANU-PF party has [...]
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