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200 African migrants in Israeli prisons freed

Over 200 African migrants who have been detained in various prisons in Israel have now been freed after the middle east nation missed a deadline to deport them.

Uganda to receive African migrants from Israeli

Officials in Uganda have announced that they are considering a request from Israel to take in some 500 African migrants mostly from Eritrea and Sudan as the middle east country insists on evicting these migrants.

Ethiopia’s PM discusses political reforms with opposition

The prime minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed has signaled his resolve to push through with political reforms in the East African country after holding talks with officials from opposition groups and civil society.

Uganda to tax social media users from July

The government of Uganda has announced plans to begin taxing its citizens who use social media as part of efforts to raise revenue.

Malawi: Cholera outbreak kills 30

Thirty people have so far died from Cholera outbreak in Malawi since the outbreak was recorded in February, according to health officials.

Law criminalizing rape approved in Somaliland

Somaliland has now approved a new law that criminalizes rape with offenders likely to face up to 20 years in jail in a historic move.

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister to end violence displacing millions

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed travelled on Saturday to a region where clashes have displaced nearly a million people, his first trip since being sworn in as premier five days ago.

Tanzania: Wall built to control illegal mining

Tanzania has built a wall in the north of the country to deal with illegal mining and trading activities around its Tanzanite gemstone.

Cholera kills 40 Congolese in Uganda refugee camps

A cholera outbreak in overcrowded refugee camps in Uganda has killed about 40 people and infected more than 2,000 as health workers rush to stem the spread, aid agencies said on Thursday.

University lecturers in Kenya protest low salaries

Lecturers at Kenya's Public Universities on Wednesday staged street protest across the country demanding better salaries and improved working conditions.

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