Issued on: 06/07/2024 – 17:44Modified: 06/07/2024 – 17:49 01:47 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices Dozens of Kenyans participating in the youth-led protests over a now shelved tax-hike bill have been abducted in the past two weeks, said human rights groups, who blame the extrajudicial arrests on Kenya’s intelligence services. President William Ruto and Kenya’s interior minister have both denied the government’s involvement in the abductions. Read more on related topics:
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Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer known for her criticism of President Kais Saied, has been sentenced to one year in prison, her legal representative said on Saturday. Dahmani’s sentence comes as rights organisations say that Tunisian authorities’ crackdown on critical voices is “methodically annihilating” what little remains of Tunisia’s hard-won freedoms. Issued on: 06/07/2024 – 20:59 2 min A Tunisian lawyer and media figure was sentenced to one year in prison over comments critical of the country, her family said on Saturday.Sonia Dahmani was arrested on May 11 after masked police raided the Tunisian national bar association, where she had…
The ECOWAS bloc confronted new challenges this week as the military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso boycotted a summit of West African leaders. The three countries formed a “Confederation of Sahel States” in what they said was a bid to challenge France’s interference in the region. ECOWAS has asked Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to try to convince the breakaway states to return to the bloc amid regional instability fears. Issued on: 08/07/2024 – 02:03 2 min The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced “disintegration” after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina…
A recent UN report revealed that between 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers were fighting alongside the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, with Kigali exercising significant control over the rebel group’s operations. The report, commissioned by the UN Security Council, underscores Rwanda’s substantial military involvement and influence in the conflict, holding Rwanda accountable for the actions of the M23.
See The Wiggles in Adelaide – a spectacular live show for the whole family! The world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles! are bringing their ARIA award winning live show back for their annual arena tour as they embark on their biggest & brightest show yet! Get ready for a carnival of fun in a day filled with music, dancing and laughter in this extraordinary live show, guaranteed to bring joy to audiences across the country, leaving the whole family with smiles from ear-to-ear! Expect an unforgettable experience in the thrill of seeing The Wiggles perform all their hits including…
Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie appeared in court in the Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa on Monday at the start of a high-profile trial over the starvation deaths of more than 400 of his followers. Mackenzie faces terrorism charges and is also accused of murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, and torturing children, along with 94 other defendants. Issued on: 08/07/2024 – 12:38 2 min The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult went on trial on Monday on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked the world.Self-proclaimed pastor…
Utah, with its vast expanses of desert, towering mountain ranges, and stunning rock formations, offers an unforgettable backdrop for a family road trip. This state is a playground for adventurers of all ages, boasting everything from dramatic natural parks to fascinating historical sites. Planning your journey with care will not only ensure you hit all the high points but also keep the trip enjoyable and stress-free for everyone. In this guide, we’ll explore key tips to help you map out the perfect Utah road trip that your family will talk about for years to come.1. Planning Your Route: Mapping Out…
July is all about jumpstarting your creativity! Transport yourself into a writing mode featuring people and animals going places. Here are a few exercises to rev up your ability to find and execute on ideas this month: Canva image1. Read books about transportation this month. Boats, planes, trains, cars, animals, and more. Now write a fictional first line about one of the transportation methods you read about. 2. Research a…
If the Biden administration had its way, far more electronic chips would be made in factories in, say, Texas or Arizona.They would then be shipped to partner countries, like Costa Rica or Vietnam or Kenya, for final assembly and sent out into the world to run everything from refrigerators to supercomputers.Those places may not be the first that come to mind when people think of semiconductors. But administration officials are trying to transform the world’s chip supply chain and are negotiating intensely to do so.The core elements of the plan include getting foreign companies to invest in chip-making in the…
Anh Do The Happiest Refugee Live! in Adelaide this November. Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.” Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing… happiness.…