Umm Muhammed Umar Ahead of protests marking the start of the Arab Spring uprising, Tunisia has imposed a night-time...
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UN’s New Mediatory Process in Sudan Backed by Saudi Arabia
Staff Writer The United Nations on Monday started a mediation process, which is heavily backed by Saudi Arabia and...
Qari Ziyaad Patel Unpacks Al-Imdaad’s Trip to Wajir, Kenya
By Umamah Bakharia Kenya has been described as the hope East Africa and has become a regional hub that promises...
Tanzanian Official Calls to Celebrate ‘End of Coronavirus’
In a highly provocative move, senior Tanzanian politician, Paul Makonda, announced to his fellow citizens, ‘Coronavirus has ended.’ Makonda is regional commissioner of Dar es Salaam. Makonda called on the public to celebrate in the streets on Sunday. He is said to ...
Twelve ‘Terror’ Suspects ‘Found Dead in Cells’
Twelve people have been found dead in their cells in Burkina Faso. All had been detained on alleged ‘terror’ charges. 25 people had been detained overnight on Monday. The prosecutor for the town of Fada N'Gourma said, "……..unfortunately, 12 of them have died during...
Overly Stringent Nigerian Governor Orders Hotels Demolished for Breaching Lockdown Rules
Nigerian authorities in Rivers State have demolished two hotels over an alleged breach of the country’s coronavirus lockdown rules. State Governor Nyesom Wike, supervised the tearing down of Edemete Hotel and Prodest Home on Sunday. He claimed the operators had defied...
Botswana MP’s Under Supervision after Flouting Isolation
Botswana’s Director of Health Services Dr Malaki Tshipayagae, on Thursday placed all sixty-nine of the country’s lawmakers, including the country’s president and speaker, under compulsory quarantine. This followed a nurse on duty at Wednesday’s Parliament session...
Face of Nigeria’s Lockdown Campaign Arrested for Hosting Party
A Nigerian actress was arrested after violating lockdown regulations by hosting a birthday party for her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, at her home. Ironically, Funke Akindele Bello is the star of Nigeria's 'Stay Home' campaign, which encourages people to respect the...
Uganda’s 75 Year Old President Makes Exercise Video
To encourage citizens to exercise at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is leading by example. He has released a video of himself working out in his office. Uganda has imposed a lockdown due to the global health crisis. Museveni...
Coronavirus Testing Centre Targeted by Ivory Coast Protesters
Residents in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, have demolished a coronavirus testing centre. The centre was being built in the district of Yopougon, where residents complained it was being constructed too close to their homes. Social media videos show people...
Kenya’s President Apologizes for Police Brutality
Umm Muhammed Umar 01.04.20 Police officers have been taking a more than tough stance in implementing a curfew put in place to stave off the spread of the coronavirus in Kenya. The night-time curfew, between 07:00 and 19:00 local time, was introduced last Friday....
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[LISTEN] Parliament becomes the scene of chaos once again.
Parliament was the scene of chaos once again during the debate on the State of the Nation Address on Tuesday. To no surprise the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were at the helm of the disturbances again. This time around, EFF leader Julius Malema accused President...