In a low profile event, Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza, has been sworn-in for a third term in office, as president of Burundi. The swearing in was a surprise as it was not scheduled to be held until sometimes next-week. The low profile Swearing comes amidst protest that has engulfed the country since Mr Pierre Nkurunza […]
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South Sudanese journalist shot dead in capital
A journalist in South Sudan has lost his life, the journalist Peter Julius Moi was gunned down just days after Salva Kiir issued a stern warning to Media practitioners. Peter Julius Moi was an employee of the daily Independent New Nation newspaper, located in the Juba province. He was on his way back from work […]
Senegal’s top court rejects appeal to free ex-president’s son
The Senegalese highest court has rejected an appeal by Karim Wade to set aside a six year prison sentence. Karim Wade is the son of former senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, he was tried on curruption charges last year and sentenced to a six-year term. This is a huge setback to Karim Wade’s presidential ambitions. Karim […]