Africa
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Aug- 2021 -31 August
Security Worsens In Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo Despite Military Takeover
Islamic State-linked militants killed 19 people on Aug. 27 as military and civilian authorities traded blame games. The post Security Worsens In Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo Despite Military Takeover…
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31 August
Internet Connectivity Grows In Africa, But Only Reaches 20 Percent Of Population
Several African governments have tried to curb internet availability for political reasons. The post Internet Connectivity Grows In Africa, But Only Reaches 20 Percent Of Population appeared first on Zenger…
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31 August
It’s All PR: Critics Say Of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s Decision To Host Afghan Refugees
51 Afghan evacuees landed in Uganda on Aug. 25, but critics say gesture is meant to whitewash Museveni's poor human rights record. The post It’s All PR: Critics Say Of…
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30 August
Kenyans Suffer Police Brutality As Covid-19 Restrictions Persist
Six police officers were charged over the deaths of two brothers arrested for violating curfew. The post Kenyans Suffer Police Brutality As Covid-19 Restrictions Persist appeared first on Zenger News.
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30 August
YOLO: Why We Are Poor Savers—Kenyans
A recent report ranked Kenya's saving rate at 12 percent, the lowest in East Africa and lower than Africa's average of 17 percent. The post YOLO: Why We Are Poor…
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27 August
Ethnic Violence Leaves 32 Dead In Northern Cameroon
The conflict resulting from the scramble for limited arable land, could undermine local efforts against Boko Haram insurgency. The post Ethnic Violence Leaves 32 Dead In Northern Cameroon appeared first…
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27 August
Indian Double Amputee Mountaineer Checks Off Three Of Seven Summits
After Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kosciuszko, Chitrasen Sahu summits Mount Elbrus. The post Indian Double Amputee Mountaineer Checks Off Three Of Seven Summits appeared first on Zenger News.
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27 August
Over 5,000 Ugandans Face Job Losses As Government Suspends 54 NGOs
Government regulator said the NGOs operated without permits, failed to file annual returns. The post Over 5,000 Ugandans Face Job Losses As Government Suspends 54 NGOs appeared first on Zenger…
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27 August
Botswana To Compensate Ex-President Ian Khama For Controversial 2019 Dalai Lama India Trip
Fearing backlash from China, the government refused to grant security and air transport to Khama to visit the Dalai Lama in India. The post Botswana To Compensate Ex-President Ian Khama…
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27 August
Something To Cry About: Professional Mourners Hit Hard By Covid
Social distancing rules and curfews mean mourners can't be paid to attend funerals. The post Something To Cry About: Professional Mourners Hit Hard By Covid appeared first on Zenger News.
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