Uganda has denied reports that it had agreed to host USA deportees, saying it lacked facilities, sparking humorous reactions from citizens online.
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S.Leone opposition demands probe over deadly protest
Sierra Leone's main opposition party is calling for an independent probe into last week's deadly clashes and ensuing police raids that killed one of its well-known members. During one of those raids on Sunday in the city of Makeni, Hassan Dumbuya, alias Evangelist Samson -- a social media influencer and APC member -- was killed in crossfire, the statement said.
Ethiopia accuses Tigray rebels of refusing to talk peace
The Ethiopian government on Thursday accused Tigrayan rebels of lacking any interest in peace talks to try to end the devastating 21-month war in the north of the country. Abiy's spokeswoman Billene Seyoum said Thursday the government was continuing to call for a peaceful resolution of the conflict "despite there being not a shred of interest for peace by TPLF".
Kenya's outgoing president promises smooth transition
Kenya's outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta pledged Thursday that there would be a smooth transition of power after a hotly disputed election whose outcome could be challenged in court. At a meeting with Kenyan religious leaders on Thursday, Kenyatta "assured them that the process of transition will be smooth", his office said in a statement.
African man married to 2 blood sisters with 10 children says they are happy
Congolese man, Desire Cipimo, happily married to two blood sisters and live together with their 10 children said he married a second wife to have more children.
Burkina Faso lashes 'ethnic cleansing' calls on social media
Burkina Faso's government on Thursday lashed calls on social media to attack the country's Fulani minority, describing them as a campaign for "ethnic cleansing" similar to the Rwanda genocide. Bilgo said the postings amounted to "active and direct calls for murder, mass killings, ethnic cleansing and sedition -- the tone and words used send shivers down the spine."
Kenya's election commission in eye of vote storm
Feuding officials, questionable calculations and accusations of intimidation and violence -- Kenya's election body is once again under the glare of public scrutiny. Chebukati insisted he had carried out his duty in accordance with the laws of the land despite facing "intimidation and harassment" and said he and other IEBC officials had been "physically attacked".
Rabada takes five wickets as South Africa dismiss England for 165
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada completed a five-wicket haul as England were dismissed for just 165 on the second day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday. Pope, who had reached a 69-ball fifty on the opening day, was quickly into his stride on Thursday, pulling the third ball of the day, from Rabada, for four.
'Tornado of fire': Algeria forest blazes kill 38
Algerian firefighters were Thursday battling a string of blazes, fanned by drought and a blistering heatwave, that have killed at least 38 people and left destruction in their wake. Emergency services were still battling a blaze around Tonga lake, he said.
Woman dances with bucket, takes her chance at viral challenge and has Mzansi people living for her moves
A beautiful woman decided to hop on the funny #tshweribucket viral dance challenge and dominated. People cannot get enough of her saucy moves and confidence.
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