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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Tunisian protesters decry constitutional reform plans, judicial purge
Hundreds demonstrated on Sunday in Tunisia's capital against a planned referendum on constitutional changes and President Kais Saied's recent firing of dozens of judges. Rights groups have condemned Saied's firing earlier this month of the 57 judges as a "deep blow to judicial independence".
UN warns African refugees face food cuts due to inadequate funds
The UN's World Food Programme warned on Sunday that refugees in East and West Africa faced smaller food rations due to a surge in demand and insufficient funding. Three-quarters of refugees in East Africa supported by the United Nations' programme have seen their rations reduced by up to 50 percent, WFP said, with those in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda the worst affected.
Abiy walks fine line in possible peace talks in Ethiopia
For the first time since war erupted in Ethiopia's north 19 months ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has signalled he's open to negotiate with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). "The prime minister, the country and the region are better served if he tries to bring all of his allies to the table with the TPLF (rather) than going it alone now." ayv/sva/np/amu/gw
Stormers dominate second half to beat Bulls in maiden URC final
A much improved second half performance from the Stormers earned an 18-13 victory over the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in an all-South Africa maiden United Rugby Championship (URC) final. The URC is a 16-team competition with four sides each from Ireland, South Africa and Wales plus two each from Italy and Scotland.
Pre-vote standoff in Senegal after protest violence
Senegal's main opposition leader was in a standoff with the government Saturday, a day after clashes left three people dead and heightened fears of worsening violence ahead of legislative elections in six weeks. The clashes left one person dead in the capital and two others in Casamance, at least two of whom were not part of the protests according to media reports.
IS gains ground in the Sahel as massacres accumulate
Islamic State-linked jihadists, whose power was once thought to be waning in the Sahel, have expanded their reach recently, marking their presence with an unprecedented series of civilian massacres. "Never in the Sahel has there been such a succession of massacres of civilians," a United Nations official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
Lumumba family to 'finish mourning' with tooth return
The family of slain Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba said Friday it hoped to finally turn a grim page of history as former colonial master Belgium prepares to return the last remains of the independence hero. "We hope that there will be a result before they die," said Roland Lumumba.
Lagos film school helps focus Nollywood's global push
Inside the cavernous Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church in Lagos, a man in a dark hoodie stops menacingly at the entrance and glares at the Christ statue before him. Back at the Lagos church, an actor's makeup is touched up by the light of a cellphone as lighting crews look how to capture the colours of the stained glass windows.
Senegal police surround opposition chief's home over protest call
Senegalese police blocked off access to the home of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after he called for protests on Friday, at a time when the country is in the grip of pre-election tension.
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