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A report by a human rights group has revealed that Burundi soldiers deployed to help quell violence in strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo raped, abducted and mistreated civilians. The report, by the Burundi Human Rights Initiative (BHRI), called for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The campaign of violence against the locals in South Kivu started in late 2021 ...

The unexpected demise of renowned actor Matthew Perry has sent shockwaves through his vast fan base and the entertainment world at large. Recent revelations have emerged, shedding light on the cause behind this tragic event, offering a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding his untimely passing. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office it released the toxicology report ...

Former media personality and political analyst Baker Batte has accused government workers of being thieves. He said every time he interacts with them, they are all always trying to steal from him even with the little he has. There is so much corruption in Uganda and most of the corrupt people are top officials in government offices. Some have been ...

Tanzania ‘s foreign ministry on Thursday confirmed the death of one of its nationals, a student who was “killed immediately after being captured by Hamas”. This was during the October 7 attacks in southern Israel. The Israeli government had named two students from Tanzania. 22-year-old Clemence Felix Mtenga and 21-year-old Joshua Loitu Mollel among those missing since the attack. Tanzania’s ...

Mr Vincent Bagiire, the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday broke the news that the government will withdraw vehicles from its officials. This includes ministers and permanent secretaries, starting next week. This move will most likely disrupt the travel plans for Christmas upcountry for many officials. Over the years, many public officials with access to government cars ...