Kaimosi, Luanda towns in Vihiga set for upgrade to municipalities as governor calls for professionalism

Kaimosi, Luanda towns in Vihiga set for upgrade to municipalities as governor calls for professionalism

Speaking during the handover ceremony of the ad hoc committee on the proposed upgrade of Luanda and Kaimosi to municipalities, Dr Otichillo stressed that professionalism remains the cornerstone of institutional success and sustainable development.

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Africa gears up for second climate summit in Addis Ababa as world grapples rising sea levels, desertification

Africa gears up for second climate summit in Addis Ababa as world grapples rising sea levels, desertification

The second Africa climate summit (ACS2) comes after the inaugural of the Nairobi 2023 Summit (ACS1) and is meant to position Africa as a leader and solutions provider in matters climate change, where by building on the momentum of (ACS1).

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Somali capital Mogadishu is one of cities urbanising rapidly but weak state and clan politics leave its displaced in limbo

Somali capital Mogadishu is one of cities urbanising rapidly but weak state and clan politics leave its displaced in limbo

Clan dynamics are a particular complication. Mogadishu is dominated by powerful major clans, especially the Hawiye. The majority of IDPs, however, are from marginalised so-called minority groups, including farm-based Bantu people.

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Prosecutor in former Congo president case wants death penalty critics view as aimed at settling of scores than quest for truth

Prosecutor in former Congo president case wants death penalty critics view as aimed at settling of scores than quest for truth

In court on Friday, General Lucien René Likulia representing the prosecution also asked, in addition to the death penalty, for a 20-year-sentence for Kabila’s alleged apologetic behaviour for war crimes and 15 years for conspiracy. The general did not elaborate on those charges or say what they refer to.

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