Scramble for diminishing fish stocks in Lake Victoria results in vicious fight that kills fisherman in Suba South

Scramble for diminishing fish stocks in Lake Victoria results in vicious fight that kills fisherman in Suba South

Fishermen push out a boat at dawn, embarking on a fishing expedition (Picture for illustration). The incident happened in Suba North in Homa Bay County.

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China’s zero-tariff policy injects new dynamism into Africa’s economic modernisation, says economist

China’s zero-tariff policy injects new dynamism into Africa’s economic modernisation, says economist

Since December 2024, China has already granted zero-tariff on 100 per cent of tariff lines to 33 least developed African countries with diplomatic ties. This has benefited exports from several key Madagascar sectors, particularly agriculture, fisheries and textiles.

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Kenyan woman who claims maverick prophet Owuor healed her of HIV/Aids kicks up a storm over inconsistencies in diagnosis

Kenyan woman who claims maverick prophet Owuor healed her of HIV/Aids kicks up a storm over inconsistencies in diagnosis

Medical documentation referenced in the demand letter – including her comprehensive care clinic (CCC) records and entries in the Taifa Care system –shows she remained under treatment as a confirmed HIV patient in government-run programmes.

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Soaring fuel prices in Rwanda reshape daily routines as businesses adjust to punitive cost of living

Soaring fuel prices in Rwanda reshape daily routines as businesses adjust to punitive cost of living

In early March, gasoline (petrol) was set not to exceed 1,989 Rwandan francs (about $1.36) per litre, while diesel was capped at 1,948 Rwandan francs per litre, according to the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).

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Epic Fury: Trump warns Iran of imminent bombing if peace deal is not sealed soon

Epic Fury: Trump warns Iran of imminent bombing if peace deal is not sealed soon

On Tuesday at a White House news briefing, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the military operation Epic Fury was already over.

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Ugandan and two Nigerian members of an international drug ring arrested Kampala

Ugandan and two Nigerian members of an international drug ring arrested Kampala

Mugisha had previously served a 12-year prison sentence in neighbouring Kenya for drug trafficking.

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Scientists discover new super-Earth 101 trillion kilometres from Earth, can take 17,000 years to reach it

Scientists discover new super-Earth 101 trillion kilometres from Earth, can take 17,000 years to reach it

It circles every 50.8 days and has at least six times Earth’s mass. That makes it one of the closest known worlds where liquid water might be possible, if it has a stable atmosphere.

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Google’s staff in UK vote to unionise over military AI deals, to block US and Israeli armies from the technology

Google’s staff in UK vote to unionise over military AI deals, to block US and Israeli armies from the technology

In a letter addressed to Google’s Managing Director for the UK and Ireland Debbie Weinstein, the workers asked the company to recognize the Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union as joint representatives for DeepMind employees.

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How South Sudanese 1878 prophet’s sacred stick became centre of vicious power struggle between President Kiir, Machar

How South Sudanese 1878 prophet’s sacred stick became centre of vicious power struggle between President Kiir, Machar

That stick is known as Ngundeng Bong’s dang and not only has its reputation as a magical and dangerous weapon lived on, but it also plays a role in the latest cycle of violence in the world’s youngest nation.

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Juba agriculture conference told private sector investments key to taking 7.8 million South Sudanese off relief food

Juba agriculture conference told private sector investments key to taking 7.8 million South Sudanese off relief food

Felix Dzvurumi, FAO acting representative in South Sudan, highlighted that addressing land access and providing legal protection for farming are primary goals to remove barriers for investors.

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