Eastafrica Archives - Page 17 of 20

Tanzania: Six Drug Dealers Convicted, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

NewsDeskFeb 20, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 20, 20170456

SIX people, including four foreigners, have been convicted of illicit drug dealings here and condemned to life imprisonment. The deterrent punishment comes amid intensified fight...

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South Sudan suffering ‘man-made’ famine

NewsDeskFeb 20, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 20, 20170488

South Sudan’s government said Monday that more than three years of war have led to famine in parts of the nation, a tragedy aid agencies...

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Ipsos poll shows Uhuru more popular than Raila

NewsDeskFeb 20, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 20, 20170408

If elections were held today, 47 per cent of Kenyans would vote for President Uhuru Kenyatta while 30 per cent would vote for Cord leader...

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SOUTH SUDAN MILITARY OFFICIALS QUIT OVER ‘WAR CRIMES’

NewsDeskFeb 19, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 19, 20170428

Two top officials overseeing South Sudan’s military courts have resigned, saying high-level interference made it impossible to discipline soldiers accused of rape and murder amid...

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UNHCR hails Ethiopia’s refugee handling

NewsDeskFeb 18, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 18, 20170449

The UN Refugee Agency has lauded Ethiopia for its commitment in hosting refugees and providing asylum and other basic needs. UNHCR Ethiopia Spokesperson Kisut Gebrezgabher...

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Ethiopia denies forcing through Gibe Dams project

NewsDeskFeb 18, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 18, 20170438

Ethiopia is denying claims that it forced through its controversial Gibe Dams Project without consulting its neighbour Kenya. In a statement on Friday, Ethiopian Ambassador...

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More South Sudan top officials quit, join rebels

NewsDeskFeb 18, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 18, 20170451

Kampala. A South Sudan minister has resigned from President Salvar Kiir’s government days after a top military official also quit. Labour Minister Gabriel Duop Lam...

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Kenya: MCA, MP Aspirant Shot Dead in Baringo

NewsDeskFeb 18, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 18, 20170403

A ward representative and a parliamentary aspirant from Tiaty were shot dead at a nightclub in Marigat town, Baringo South. Loyamorok Ward Representative Kibet Cheretei...

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South Sudan war reaches ‘catastrophic proportions’

NewsDeskFeb 17, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 17, 20170427

A confidential UN report is warning that the war in South Sudan has reached “catastrophic proportions for civilians” and the rise of militias risks spinning...

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Uganda:65 pupils admitted over suspected food poisoning

NewsDeskFeb 17, 2017

by NewsDeskFeb 17, 20170457

KAYUNGA – Police in Kayunga District are investigating circumstances under which 65 pupils of Kangulumira Church of Uganda Primary School in Kangulumira sub-county are said...