Sixteen suspects – including motorcyclists accused of sexually assaulting a diplomat in Kenya’s capital Nairobi – have been released, local media reported. The prosecution said it had no evidence to charge the 16 suspects who were arrested and detained about two weeks ago. The main suspect in this case, Zachariah …
Read More »Oscar 2022: why Will Smith slapped Chris Rock?
American actor Will Smith caused amazement on Sunday, March 27, by delivering a big slap on stage to comedian Chris Rock, who had just made a joke about his wife during the Oscars ceremony. What happened ? The incident occurred in the 94th ceremony of the most prestigious awards in …
Read More »South Africa: arrest warrant for Nelson Mandela soon to be auctioned
A company will auction in the coming days a request for an arrest warrant issued against former South African President Nelson Mandela in 1961. This major auction will be organized in Cape Town and online by Momint. The person who will inquire about this arrest warrant will not have it …
Read More »Nigeria: this father loses four children in boat accident
A Nigerian father lost four of his children after they drowned following a boat accident in the northern state of Kebbi, the BBC reported. The father, Musa Labaran, who survived the accident, said he made unsuccessful attempts to save the fifth child who was closer to him on the boat. …
Read More »Uganda: soldiers and geologists killed by rustlers in Karakoja region
The Ugandan army has retrieved the bodies of two soldiers and three government geologists who were killed in the north-eastern region of Karamoja. The geologists were on a mission to collect soil samples in the mineral-rich region. Their bodies have been handed over to the energy ministry, according to military …
Read More »Tanzania opens auction for hunting of old wildlife
Tanzania is allocating wildlife hunting blocks through auction in a bid to raise more revenue. Tourism Minister Damas Ndumbaro said successful hunters would be allowed to kill aged elephants, lions and other big game considered unproductive. The East African country is aiming to raise $30m (£23) from the auction. About …
Read More »Burundi: tuk-tuks and motorbikes banned
Burundi has banned rickshaws, motorcycle taxis and all other forms of two- and three-wheel public transport from the commercial capital, Bujumbura. Private bicycles and motorbikes are also banned. Police are stationed on roads leading to the city to make sure the vehicles remain on the periphery. The government says drivers …
Read More »Uganda: 59-year-old woman whipped for sex with 18-year-old boy
A 59-year-old Ugandan woman was publicly whipped by village elders as punishment after she was caught having sex with an 18-year-old man. Ms. Katsigaire was allegedly caught in the act by residents of her village having sex with an 18-year-old boy. According to reports, women in the village suspected Dame …
Read More »China: a plane carrying 132 people crashed in the southwest of the country
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing-737 carrying 132 people on board crashed in southwest China on Monday, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said, without immediately providing a report. According to local media, China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 took off shortly after 1:00 p.m. local time (05:00 GMT) from the …
Read More »Tunisia: at least 65 people injured in train crash
At least 65 people have been injured when two trains collided south of Tunisia’s capital, Tunis. No fatalities were reported and the injured have been rushed to local hospitals, emergency services said. “The injured were taken to hospitals and there were no deaths,” civil defence spokesman Moez Triaa told the …
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