By : Lloyd Mahachi Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a prominent Tanzanian activist, was abducted by armed men in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday afternoon. According to Amnesty International Kenya spokesperson Roland Ebole, she was “forced” into a vehicle in the capital city. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the region, with many expressing concern for Ms. Tsehai’s safety. The circumstances surrounding Ms. Tsehai’s abduction are still unclear. However, it is believed that she was targeted due to her vocal criticism of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. As a fierce advocate for land rights and freedom of expression in Tanzania, Ms.…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi Voters in Croatia have re-elected Zoran Milanovic to a second term, after he won almost three-quarters of votes cast in the country’s presidential election. This landslide victory came as a significant blow to his opponent Dragan Primorac, who had the backing of the governing centre-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party. The outcome was met with a mixture of emotions, with Milanovic’s supporters celebrating his victory and Primorac’s supporters expressing disappointment and frustration. Primorac picked up 25 percent of the vote, which is the worst-ever result for Croatia’s most powerful political force. The outcome was…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Chad’s governing party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement, has secured 124 out of 188 seats in the National Assembly, according to provisional results announced by Ahmed Bartchiret, head of the electoral commission. This majority win comes after a parliamentary election that was largely boycotted by opposition parties, who expressed concerns about the validity of the contest. The participation rate was reported to be 51.56 percent, which opposition parties claim indicates voter doubts about the election’s legitimacy. Despite this, President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s party has emerged victorious, consolidating his political power. The election was presented as…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The French territory of Mayotte is on high alert as Cyclone Dikeledi approaches the islands. A red alert warning was issued at 10 p.m. local time on Saturday, with emergency personnel and law enforcement preparing to protect the population. The warning was issued in preparation for the arrival of Cyclone Dikeledi, which made landfall in northern Madagascar earlier on Saturday and is moving west toward Mayotte. Cyclone Dikeledi is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the islands, with wind gusts reaching up to 110 kph (68 mph). The French meteorological department,…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Dr. Angela Tabiri, known in Ghana as the Maths Queen, is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She is the first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition, a testament to her exceptional mathematical skills. Dr. Tabiri’s passion for mathematics is contagious, and she hopes to inspire other African women to pursue careers in mathematics. Growing up in Ashaiman, a densely populated neighborhood in Tema, Ghana, Dr. Tabiri’s love for mathematics was evident from an early age. She would often seek out the peace and quiet of the local youth…
By : Lloyd Mahachi At least 21 government-backed fighters have been killed in an ambush by bandits in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina State. The convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from paying condolences to the family of a dead colleague when it came under fire from bandits in the village of Baure, in the Safana district. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has sent shockwaves throughout the region. Katsina police spokesman Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu confirmed the incident, stating that police are seeking to arrest the perpetrators. Witnesses, however, reported a higher death toll, with as many as 25…
By : Lloyd Mahachi South African police have rescued 26 Ethiopians from a suspected human trafficking ring in Johannesburg. The victims were being held captive in a house in the Sandringham suburb, from which they escaped by breaking a window and burglar bar. This daring escape was made possible by the victims’ determination to regain their freedom. The incident occurred on Thursday night after neighbors heard the commotion and tipped off the police. The Hawks serious crime unit responded to the call and found 15 naked individuals, suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The police were shocked by…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Major General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, has announced his departure from the social media platform X. This move comes after nearly a decade of active engagement on the platform, during which he cultivated a significant following and frequently stirred public discourse with his often provocative and sometimes inflammatory posts. Gen Kainerugaba’s decision to leave X is guided by a renewed focus on his military duties, citing divine guidance as a factor in his decision. In a heartfelt farewell message posted to his over 1 million followers, he reflected on…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The United States government has returned millions of dollars in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to combat corruption. The funds were recovered from Nigeria’s former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and others. Alison-Madueke has been dogged by corruption allegations since leaving office, which she denies. The US authorities allege that Alison-Madueke enriched herself and others while leading Nigeria’s state oil firm by awarding contracts in exchange for bribes. The money was then used to buy a 65-meter superyacht called the Galactica Star, as well as multiple…
By : Lloyd Mahachi TikTok is set to appear before the US Supreme Court today in a last-ditch effort to overturn a ban that could come into effect on January 19. The popular social media platform is challenging a law passed last year that orders the firm to be split from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a block in the US. The US government argues that without a sale, TikTok could be used by China as a tool for spying and political manipulation. This concern is shared by other countries, including the UK, where TikTok is banned…