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Ugandan man ‘disowns’ daughter contesting him in local election

In some families fathers encourage their daughters to aspire to the top but not for one father from Uganda who is a politician as...

Somalia’s lawmakers vote out Prime Minister Ali Khaire

Somalia’s parliament has voted to oust Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Saturday. He was ousted through a vote of no confidence, the speaker of...

Tanzania’s former president Benjamin Mkapa dies

Tanzania’s former President Benjamin Mkapa has died, according to the government. He died on Friday morning, President John Magufuli said in a statement issued shortly...

Uganda’s 75-year old President Museveni seeks sixth term

Ugandan's President Yoweri Museveni has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for the ruling party for the general elections next year. The party on Thursday...

Tanzania’s President Magufuli endorsed by party for re-election

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has been endorsed by his ruling party as the candidate for upcoming presidential polls. Magufuli was endorsed at a National Congress...

Ethiopia singer’s death unrest killed 166

At least 166 people have died during violent demonstrations that shook Ethiopia in the days following the murder of popular singer Hachalu Hundessa, police...

Ugandan motorbike rider kills himself over a $40 ‘bribe’

Police in Uganda have launched an investigation into the operations of officers in the traffic department. It follows the death of a 29-year-old motorcycle taxi...

Kenyan lawmakers told to take Coronavirus tests

The Speaker of Kenya's national assembly Justin Muturi has asked all lawmakers to go for voluntary coronavirus testing. Muturi made the call on Thursday as...

Kenya scraps controversial 20% tax on betting stakes

Kenya's government has scrapped a 20% tax on betting stakes and winnings that was imposed on betting companies in 2018. The decision to impose the...

Famous Ethiopian singer buried amid deadly violence

Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa has now been buried after he was shot dead in the capital Addis Ababa earlier this week. His death sparked unrest...

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