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The US has imposed sanctions on the chief of Uganda’s prison service, Johnson Byabashaija who is accused of overseeing the abuse and torture of LGBT+ people as well as critics of the government. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Johnson Byabashaija for his …

Burundi’s general and former prime minister has been sentenced to life in jail by the country’s Supreme Court. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was found guilty of multiple counts of crimes including attempting to kill Burundi’s president – Évariste Ndayishimiye – and undermining the national economy. Four properties and 14 vehicles belonging to …

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will stand again for a fifth term in office. He announced it at an awards ceremony for participants of the full-scale war he launched against Ukraine in 2022. It comes a day after election officials set 15-17 March 2024 as dates for the …

Pele’s former club Santos have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history following a 2-1 home loss to Fortaleza on Wednesday in the final round of Brazil’s Serie A. The coastal City team were one of three clubs, along with Sao Paulo and Flamengo, never to have …

Some Tanzanians have expressed concern over the whereabouts of vice-president Philip Mpango, who has not been seen in public for over a month. He was due at a science conference on Wednesday in Arusha but was instead represented by a cabinet minister. His disappearance from public view has sparked rumours …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a key player in global finance, offering monetary assistance to governments suffering economic difficulties. However, these loans from the IMF can have deep and varied effects on their economy. These effects are felt in some parts of Africa, particularly in regions where the debt …

The spokesperson of “The New Force,” Ms. Shalimar Abbiusi, has allegedly been arrested by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB). Ghanaians in the last few weeks have witnessed the appearance of giant billboards showcasing “The New Force”. According to the group, Ms. Abbiusi was summoned for a discussion on Monday, December …

An emerging political movement, New Force, has raised concerns about the arrest of its spokesperson Shalimar Abbiusi. The group says Ms. Abbiusi, responsible for New Force’s diaspora and diplomatic engagements, was initially invited for a discussion on Monday, December 4, 2023, but has not been released since. Ms Abbiusi was …

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, has taken great exception to what he believes are calculated attempts by some members of the Majority to prevent the progress of the Anti-LGBT bill. The progress of the controversial bill in parliament has been very slow since it was first laid …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is reportedly the first black monarch in history, to be featured in the prestigious calendar, Pirelli Calendar. According to broadcaster Caleb Nii Boye, the Asantehene featured in the 50th edition of the famed Pirelli calendar. CNN affirmed that the Otumfuo was featured in the …