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  • A former gangster and bank robber becomes South Africa’s New Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie

    appointed McKenzie, the leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), to this portfolio in the newly formed multi-party The party's support mainly comes from the coloured community, which makes up about 8% of South Africa's "For the first time, coloured people are going to parliament through the Patriotic Alliance. We are the only party that takes all races to parliament," McKenzie said after the election results were McKenzie aims to create safe environments for this sport to thrive, keeping young people away from gangsterism

  • Mauritania’s President Ghazouani Wins Re-Election: Provisional Results

    has pledged to boost investment to spur a commodities boom in the West African country of 5 million people Ghazouani, who faced six challengers, to win in the first round, given the dominance of Mauritania's ruling party Dah Abeid, secured 22.14% of the vote, followed by Hamadi Sidi El Mokhtar of the Islamist Tewassoul party Before the election, El Mokhtar also warned that his party would not accept the results if it suspected

  • Uganda Music Entertainment Scene: A Year in Review

    This song, known for its infectious rhythm and party vibe, remained a favorite for nearly nine months Concerts of the Year: "World of Sound" and "People of the Land" 2023 also saw remarkable live music experiences "World of Sound" by Myko Ouma and "People of the Land" by Kenneth Mugabi were standout concerts of the

  • Shadows in the Sanctuary: Unveiling TB Joshua's Legacy of Abuse

    , 2024 ​ TB Joshua is one of several so-called faith healers in Nigeria claiming an ability to cure people File) A recent investigation by the BBC, in collaboration with the international media platform Open Democracy revelations have left many questioning the accountability mechanisms within religious organizations, particularly

  • Julius Malema: Potential Kingmaker in South Africa's Election

    Steven Friedman, director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy, acknowledges the EFF's accurate portrayal of unresolved racial issues but notes the party's limited appeal among those in extreme rural poverty Despite Malema's controversial reputation, his party's stance on immigration, advocating for the free

  • Mali's Junta Temporarily Suspends Political Party Operations

    Mali's Junta Temporarily Suspends Political Party Operations Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Griffith Sarah Apr 11, 2024 ​ Mali's junta has issued a decree halting political party activities In development from Mali, the military junta has declared an indefinite pause on the operations of political parties On March 31, a collective demand for a clear electoral timeline was voiced by prominent political parties and groups, including a significant opposition alliance and the party of the deposed former president

  • Mozambique's FRELIMO Party Nominates Daniel Chapo for Presidential Elections

    Mozambique's FRELIMO Party Nominates Daniel Chapo for Presidential Elections Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp candidate for the upcoming elections on October 9 Mozambique's dominant political force, the FRELIMO party Since Mozambique's independence in 1975, FRELIMO has steered the nation's governance, and the party is Filipe Nyusi, who ruled out a third term despite previous speculations following his re-election as party emerged as the presidential nominee after securing approximately 94% of the votes (225 votes) from the party's

  • Kagame Doesn't Hate Hutus, Nor Does He Favor Tutsis?

    This approach underscores the view that the primary concern for the ruling party is not ethnic allegiance These cases are seen as part of a wider narrative where the manipulation of ethnic identity serves as picture of a leadership that prioritizes its survival over the genuine reconciliation and unity of its people

  • Jacob Zuma Vows to Fight Disqualification from South Africa Election

    Court confirmed that Zuma's 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 disqualifies him from participating Zuma's Response In a YouTube video shared by his uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, Zuma expressed his determination "Judges of the Constitutional Court have taken a decision that I can't exercise my freedom, my democracy

  • Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces political exclusion from participating in the forthcoming presidential elections

    Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces political exclusion from participating in the forthcoming Ingabire released a statement expressing her disappointment and determination to continue her fight for democracy absence of a prominent opposition figure like Victoire Ingabire raises questions about the state of democracy

  • Rwanda accused of being behind three grenade attacks in Bujumbura

    According to ministry spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye, the attack injured 38 people, five seriously, with However, police sources and witnesses informed AFP that at least three people were killed Six suspects , aged 28 to 56, were presented to the media, accused of participating in the attacks since April 25. Burundian authorities allege these individuals are part of a Rwanda-backed network aimed at destabilizing

  • Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces political exclusion from participating in the forthcoming presidential elections

    Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces political exclusion from participating in the forthcoming Ingabire released a statement expressing her disappointment and determination to continue her fight for democracy absence of a prominent opposition figure like Victoire Ingabire raises questions about the state of democracy

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