Liberia electricity crisis: ‘About 60% of power stolen’
People are stealing about 60% of the electricity generated in Liberia annually by making illegal connections to their homes and businesses, the state-owned power utility has said.
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Invest in Africa’s youth before migration to Europe doubles, says UN official
Economic migration from Africa to Europe driven by poverty could double in the next decade unless urgent investment is made in job creation for young people in rural areas, the head of a UN financial body has warned. The global population is forecast to reach 9.9 billion by 2050 – a 29% increase – with most of that growth in Africa, where the population… Read more »
Albino nine-year-old ‘decapitated’ in Malawi as shoot-to-kill policy fails to prevent ritual killings
Two albino people have been murdered in Malawi since the beginning of the year, while five more have been abducted. As the severed head of a nine-year-old victim was discovered 20km from his home, Amnesty International called on the Malawian government to do more to protect members of the vulnerable minority group. Last year, Malawi’s Inspector General of police authorised his officers to shoot… Read more »
At least 35 people are dead and dozens are missing after a boat accident in Uganda
At least 35 people died in a boat accident on Lake Victoria in Uganda on Saturday, according to the Ugandan Police Force. Police said the boat was “in poor mechanical shape” and was overloaded with passengers on a lake cruise when it capsized. A marine unit has rescued 26 people, and searches are ongoing to find more passengers. More than… Read more »
Nigeria’s President Buhari denies clone rumors: ‘This is the real me’
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has denied claims that he died and was replaced by a clone, calling the speculation “ignorant rumors.” Buhari tweeted on Sunday that he addressed the reports while at a meeting in Poland. “One of the questions that came up today in my meeting with Nigerians in Poland was on the issue of whether I’ve been cloned… Read more »
Ebola in Congo now infecting newborn babies, UN says | Health
Ebola in Congo now infecting newborn babies, UN says | Health November 25, 2018 0 LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says a worrying number of the newest Ebola cases amid Congo’s ongoing outbreak are in patients not usually known to catch the disease: babies. In an update published this week, the U.N. health agency reported 36 new confirmed… Read more »
Museveni to Uganda Cranes: Don’t lose to Tanzania
Museveni to Uganda Cranes: Don’t lose to Tanzania By John Masaba Added 20th November 2018 05:15 PM That win took Uganda Cranes’ point tally to 13 points — ahead of Cape Verde, 4; Lesotho, 5; and Tanzania with 5. Uganda Cranes players celebrating their victory on at Namboole Stadium in Wakiso district. Photo/File AFCON President Yoweri Museveni has urged the Uganda national… Read more »
Rights group accuses South Sudan of ‘war crimes’
Rights group accuses South Sudan of ‘war crimes’ Witnesses say soldiers and militiamen targeted civilians by raping them, burning them alive, and killing male infants. 19 Sept 2018 About two million South Sudanese have fled the country over the past five years of war [Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters] MORE ON SOUTH SUDAN Healing trauma in South Sudan through mental health programmes3 days… Read more »
Regional report #6
South Sudan is being accused of war crimes, interviews with South Sudan citizens talk about how the South Sudan government are systematically burning down houses and killing people. There is a peace deal being made between the South Sudan government and the rebels. In the world’s youngest country there is a civil war, (2013-present) that highlights the instability of the… Read more »