Uganda: Death toll from collapse of rubbish dump in Kampala continues to rise
In Uganda, the police reported on Sunday August 11 that 18 people had died following the collapse of a rubbish dump in the capital Kampala. […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Gambia: Arrest of former General Bora Colley alleged member of a death squad under Yahya Jammeh
The Gambian army announced on Saturday August 10 the arrest of a former General, alleged member of a death squad under Yahya Jammeh. Former brigadier-general […]
Kenya: Police fired tear gas on anti-government demonstrators
On Thursday August 8, Kenyan police used tear gas in the city center of the capital Nairobi, where small groups of demonstrators gathered to protest […]
Portugal trains Cape Verdean military for international missions
The Portuguese Armed Forces will train 19 Cape Verdean soldiers for two months, who will be promoted to sergeant major and then integrated into international […]
Mozambique: Construction of peace memorial in Gorongosa Mountains
The President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, announced on Wednesday August 07 before the parliament an agreement with Renamo to build a National Peace Memorial in […]
At least 21 dead in Nigerian protests against the high cost of living, according to Amnesty International
According to a new report by the NGO Amnesty International, at least 21 people were killed by law enforcement agents during the days of protests […]
Angola launches $500 million-National Employment Fund
The Angolan government on Tuesday August 6 launched the Angolan National Employment Fund (FUNEA), worth $500 million (€462 million), to create and support public and […]
South African Pastor’s School Incident Sparks Community Outrage
A controversial South African preacher known as Pastor Mboro found himself at the center of a firestorm after allegedly brandishing machetes at a primary school. […]
Guinea-Bissau: President warns that everyone must pay road tax from now on
The President of Guinea-Bissau warned on Tuesday August 6 that from now on, all citizens must pay vehicle taxes to the Road Fund, even if […]
Ugandan Opposition Members Arrested During Protest March to Kenyan Embassy
Fourteen Ugandan opposition officials and supporters were arrested while marching towards the Kenyan embassy in Kampala. The protest was in response to Kenya’s recent detention […]