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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Thousands take to Sudan streets to protest military rule
Thousands of Sudanese protesters rallied in the capital Sunday to demand an end to military rule and tribal clashes that have killed over 100 people, AFP correspondents said. On July 11, tribal clashes over a land dispute erupted in southern Blue Nile state, leaving at least 105 people dead and 291 wounded, and sparking protests demanding justice and calls for coexistence.
S.Africa's ANC to keep anti-graft rule, says president
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday that his African National Congress party remains committed to anti-graft rules under which members charged with corruption or other serious offences must quit.
Hossain stars for Bangladesh before Raza boosts Zimbabwe
Bangladesh bowler Mosaddek Hossain wreaked havoc before Zimbabwe batsman Sikandar Raza came to the rescue in Harare on Sunday in the second of a three-match Twenty20 international series. Pakistan-born Raza and Ryan Burl then stopped the rot, adding 80 runs for the sixth wicket as none of five other Bangladesh bowlers could emulate Hossain.
Morocco's king reiterates openness to restoring ties with Algeria
Morocco's King Mohammed VI used an address on Saturday to "once again" reiterate his openness to restoring ties with Algeria, which broke off diplomatic relations with Rabat last year. Algeria broke off diplomatic relations with Morocco in August 2021, accusing Rabat of "hostile acts".
Kenya says social media won't be blocked after warning to Facebook
Kenya insisted Saturday that social media would not be blocked, after a state watchdog warned Facebook it risked suspension if it did not tackle hate speech on its platform. But Joe Mucheru, Kenya's minister of information, communications and technology, said on Twitter Saturday: "Media, including social media, will continue to enjoy press freedom in Kenya."
US envoy urges progress on Ethiopia peace talks, aid
The new US envoy for the Horn of Africa called Saturday for progress in holding Ethiopian peace talks and for unrestricted aid deliveries to stricken areas of the country. They discussed the "need for continued progress on ensuring unfettered humanitarian assistance delivery, human rights accountability & political talks to end the conflict & achieve a lasting peace", the embassy said on Twitter.
Kenya watchdog issues ultimatum to Facebook over hate speech
Kenya's peace-building agency on Friday gave Facebook a seven-day deadline to clean up hate speech on its platform or risk suspension ahead of the country's hotly contested election next month. With its diverse population and large ethnic voting blocs, the East African powerhouse has long suffered politically motivated communal violence around election time, often blamed on hate speech.
US envoy in Ethiopia to press peace efforts
The new US envoy for the Horn of Africa arrived in Ethiopia on Friday on a mission to advance peace efforts between the government and Tigrayan rebels. Mike Hammer is in the country "to support efforts towards achieving a lasting peace for the benefit of all Ethiopians", the US embassy said on Twitter.
Gorgeous schoolgirl gets wheeled into matric dance in a trolley, pictures and videos get the people talking
A beaut matric pupil from Danville Park Girls’ High School decide she was going to go to her matric dance in a trolley, not a fancy sports car or limousine.
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