Politics

Public events ahead poll protests banned in Somalia

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The Somali government has suspended public gatherings citing a rise in Covid-19 cases. The move is likely to affect Friday’s planned protests against the political uncertainty in the country after President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo‘s term ended before elections were held. The council of ministers met on Wednesday and was briefed …

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Libya celebrates 10 years since the overthrow of Gaddafi

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Libyans marked Wednesday’s 10th anniversary of the 2011 uprising that ousted and killed the long-time ruler Moammar Gadhafi. Libyans from all walks of life gathered at Tripoli main square to celebrate this decade-old anniversary amid tight security. The celebrations began Tuesday night not only in Tripoli but also in other …

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Bobi Wine wants Uganda Chief Justice off poll petition

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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, wants the chief justice to recuse himself from hearing a petition challenging the re-election of President Yoweri Museveni. Bobi Wine accuses Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo of bias because of his close association to the president. The opposition politician also wants two …

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