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In the face of international criticism surrounding an air strike that claimed numerous lives in Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in his commitment to combat Hamas. The strike, deemed a “tragic mishap,” resulted in the loss of at least 45 lives, leaving hundreds more with severe injuries. Speaking before the Israeli parliament, Netanyahu acknowledged the gravity of ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western leaders to pressure Russia into peace using “all means” necessary. Speaking in Spain, Mr Zelensky said there needed to be “tangible coercion of Russia”, which was seeking to “destroy Ukraine and move on”. Mr Zelensky has long said he will not negotiate with Russia directly until Moscow’s forces leave all Ukrainian territory, including ...

If the late Anglican Ugandan Archbishop Janan Jakaliya Luwum were to return today, he would likely be dismayed by the current generation of religious leaders in Uganda. Far from standing up for human rights, democracy and against corruption, many of Uganda’s top clergy have become complicit in the authoritarian excesses of the Museveni regime. Fear and self-censorship have gripped the ...

Self-styled political analyst and businessman, Frank Gashumba has told his boss Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and other security bosses to resign if they have failed to protect Ugandans and their property. There are several viral clips on social media of thugs robbing and assaulting Ugandans. Clips even show some of those thugs confessing how they have robbed and murdered different Ugandans. ...

In a gripping account of Kenya’s struggle with rising violent crime, BBC Africa Eye embarks on a journey alongside one reformed criminal as he endeavors to persuade individuals to relinquish their illegal firearms, one gun at a time. Unveiling the depths of remorse and the urgent need for change, this captivating story follows the anonymous young man, known as Samuel, ...