Museveni’s militarisation of Uganda’s part of Lake Victoria ecosystem destroys time-tested conservation
Consequently, whole cultural communities have been displaced and dispossessed, clearly in the interest of foreigners. This has endangered natural resources conservation and management in every part of Uganda.
Tanzania’s president accuses unnamed foreign nations of sponsoring nationwide post-election violence
Gas stations and grocery shops were still closed on Monday in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, with streets nearly empty. In Dodoma, most people stayed home. The government has postponed the reopening of universities, which had been set for November 3.
Africa election thievery: Paradox of continent with world’s youngest population ruled by oldest presidents
A former vice president who rose to the presidency after the death of predecessor John Pombe Magufuli, Hassan’s emergence as Tanzania’s first female president in 2021, at first brought hopes to millions after the government’s repressive tactics against opposition leaders, civic groups, journalists and others.
Restitution for police brutality in Kenya takes centre-stage at public prosecutor and police oversight agency forum in Kakamega
Country Director of International Justice Mission (IJM) Vincent Chahale urged the criminal justice system to ensure that police officers who abuse their powers are prosecuted, convicted and sentenced. He also urged for fast-tracking of police brutality cases and ensuring that the survivors get justice and are compensated.
Trans Nzoia in western Kenya hit by heavy flooding that’s displaced some 4,500 families
Hailing Kenya Red Cross for showing up and standing with the affected families, Siyoi pointed out the growing risk of the floods to young girls who find themselves in the danger of being taken advantage of.
Kenya’s exams agency lays plans to airlift the tests to parts of Marakwet hit by landslides that cut off 15 schools, killed 26 people
The cabinet secretary appealed to local leaders, humanitarian agencies and well-wishers to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts as rains continue to pound the region.
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution
Nigeria’s population of 220 million is split almost equally between Christians and Muslims. The country has long faced insecurity from various fronts including the Boko Haram extremist group, which seeks to establish its radical interpretation of Islamic law and has also targeted Muslims it deems not Muslim enough.
Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors
Heavy rains continue across Kenya, and floods have been reported in several counties, displacing thousands of people. The government has urged those living in flood or landslide prone areas to move, as the rains are expected to continue across the country.
Reports: Vaccine that can treat cancer might already exist but finding causes of its soaring rates does not serve interests of people in power
According to Nature, “A vaccine that helps to fight cancer might already exist. People being treated for certain deadly cancers lived longer if they had received an mRNA-based vaccine against Covid-19 than if they hadn’t, finds an analysis of medical records.”
Studies show Covid boosters only improve Big Pharma’s bank accounts but don’t boost public health
Whatever Covid-19 is and whatever the vaccines do, there has indeed been long-standing evidence that they are more effective in older people who are also at greater risk if they are infected with Covid-19.
