By : Lloyd Mahachi A significant ruling has been made in Uganda, where a court has ordered the government to pay compensation to victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander, Thomas Kwoyelo. This ruling is a major step towards justice for the victims and their families, who have suffered greatly at the hands of the LRA. The court ordered the government to pay $2,740 to each victim, a substantial amount that acknowledges the harm and suffering caused by Kwoyelo’s actions. This amount is a recognition of the physical and emotional pain inflicted upon the victims, and it is…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been crowned the Confederation of African Football’s Player of the Year for 2024. The award was presented at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, beat out competition from several other top African players to claim the prestigious title. The other nominees for the award included Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Ivorian Simon Adingra, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and Ronwen Williams from South Africa. Lookman’s win is a testament to his outstanding performance on the field, both for his club and for his country. He had a phenomenal season,…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Manchester United scored twice in the final three minutes to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, deepening their rivals’ ongoing crisis. City, who have now won just once in their last 11 matches—suffering eight defeats during this run—took the lead through Josko Gvardiol’s first-half header. However, United mounted a stunning late turnaround to claim all three points. Fernandes and Diallo Seal Incredible Comeback Rúben Amorim, in his fifth league match as United manager, secured just his second win thanks to late goals…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have agreed to a six-month grace period before finalizing their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision, announced at a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, signals a temporary reprieve in what was initially described as an “irreversible” decision to leave the regional bloc. The new departure date is set for July 29, 2024, giving ECOWAS time to negotiate and potentially dissuade the three Sahel nations from leaving. This delay is seen as critical for the bloc, which aims to maintain its influence and ensure regional…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Kenya is grappling with its most severe drought in four decades, a crisis affecting millions of people across the country. The northern regions are particularly hard-hit, with women and children walking long distances to access water, often from contaminated sources that pose serious health risks. The drought has devastated agriculture and livestock, leaving farmers unable to grow crops or sustain their herds. Food and water shortages are escalating, pushing communities to the brink of survival. The country is in dire need of immediate assistance to address the crisis and prevent further suffering. UN Declares…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Cyclone Chido, a powerful storm with winds exceeding 220 kilometers per hour, has left a trail of destruction across the French territory of Mayotte, as well as the neighboring islands of Madagascar and the Comoros. The cyclone ripped off metal roofs, demolished small buildings, and claimed at least 11 lives while injuring many others. The storm has plunged Mayotte into chaos, with residents struggling to contact authorities due to disrupted internet services. Described as the worst cyclone to hit the archipelago in nearly a century, Cyclone Chido has caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and public…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has announced that he will not abandon the country’s $3 billion rescue package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, he wants to review the deal to tackle wasteful state spending and upgrade the energy sector. Mahama, who won the December 7 election by a wide margin, plans to take office on January 7 and make adjustments to the IMF program to suit Ghana’s current reality. He believes that this is necessary to ensure that the country’s economy is managed in a way that benefits all Ghanaians. Mahama’s main focus will…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Namibia’s main opposition party is not happy with the results of the recent election. They think something was wrong with the way the election was held. They want to go to court to challenge the results. The party is called the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). They say there were problems with the election. Some people did not get ballot papers. Some voting places stayed open for too long. The IPC thinks this means the election was not fair. The IPC went to court and asked to see some documents. They want to see how many…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Deep within Africa’s Indigenous forests, a hidden world of biodiversity and carbon sinks remains largely unexplored. Despite covering only 9.1 percent of the continent, these forests are home to an estimated 80 percent of Africa’s terrestrial biodiversity. To uncover the secrets of this elusive world, researchers like Rudi Swart are venturing into the forest canopies, climbing trees to access the uncharted territory above. Swart, a 33-year-old researcher, begins his day early, meeting his colleague Matthew Kingma, an experienced rock climber, in the South African town of George. Together, they drive to the Groenkop Forest parking…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The conflict in Sudan has taken a devastating turn, with a landmine explosion and paramilitary attacks claiming the lives of at least 42 civilians. The landmine explosion occurred in Sinnar State on Friday, killing 13 people from the Al-Suki area who were on a trip to search for stolen cars and equipment in the Jebel Moya area. Many others were injured in the blast, which happened when their pickup truck detonated the landmine. The victims were reportedly on a mission to recover their stolen property, which had been taken by armed groups operating in the area.…