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Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales
By Charles Gitonga & Andre Lombard Malawi’s government is demanding the astonishing sum of $309bn (£245bn) in unpaid taxes and royalties from a US-based gemstone company for rubies exported from the southern African state over the last 10 years, its attorney-general has told the BBC. Columbia Gem House, a family-owned business which says that it upholds fair trade practices, dismissed the claim as “baseless and defamatory”.
Ugandan designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut in prison
Latif Madoi says this is the first time his daughter has seen him without dreadlocks A famous Ugandan fashion designer whose dreadlocks were cut off after his arrest has told the BBC he plans to let them grow back “as long as possible”. [he] lives”. Latif Madoi, who made clothes for celebrities including the late South African reggae icon Lucky Dube and Jamaican Busy Signal, spent just over six weeks in detention.
Ugandan designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut in jail
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Ugandan designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut in jail Original
Ugandan designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut in jail By Wedaeli Chibelushi & Charles Gitonga, BBC News Latif Madoi Latif Madoi says this is the first time his daughter has seen him without dreadlocks A prominent Ugandan fashion designer whose dreadlocks were cut off after he was arrested has told the BBC he plans to grow them back "for as long as [he] lives".
By Wedaeli Chibelushi & Charles Gitonga, BBC Information Latif Madoi says that is the primary time his daughter has seen him with out dreadlocks A distinguished Ugandan clothier whose dreadlocks had been lower off after he was arrested has instructed the BBC he plans to develop them again “for so long as [he] lives”. Latif Madoi, who has made garments for celebrities like late South African reggae icon Fortunate Dube and Jamaica’s Busy Sign, spent simply over six weeks in detention.
Malawi cannabis: Farmers let down after paying out cash Original
By Charles Gitonga BBC News, Lilongwe Malawian farmer Ethel Chilembwe has paid out hundreds of dollars, cleared six hectares of land and got ready for the training, but after two years of waiting she has not cultivated a single cannabis plant. Malawi legalised cannabis farming for industrial and medicinal use in February 2020 hoping to take advantage of the booming global demand and move away from the reliance on tobacco as an export crop.
Africa Live: Tanzania identifies deadly Marburg outbreak Original
Twitter / Namibian presidencyCopyright: Twitter / Namibian presidency President Hage Geingob is facing pressure over high unemployment in NamibiaImage caption: President Hage Geingob is facing pressure over high unemployment in Namibia Thousands of Namibians on Tuesday flocked to the VIP tent at the independence celebrations after President Hage Geingob ordered all invited guests to forgo their prepared lunch.
Africa Live: Tanzania identifies deadly Marburg outbreak Original
The world through its media Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of the 25 February presidential electionImage caption: Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of the 25 February presidential election Four Nigerian opposition parties on Tuesday filed legal challenges to President-elect Bola Tinubu's victory in the 25 February presidential election.
Africa Live: Obi kicks off Nigeria election challenge
Posted at 11:49 21 Mar11:49 21 Mar His team says the president-elect should be disqualifiedImage caption: His team says the president-elect should be disqualified One of the defeated opposition candidates in Nigeria's presidential election has formally challenged the results in a petition filed at a court tribunal in the capital, Abuja. Peter Obi of the Labour Party came third in last month's poll behind Atiku Abubakar and victor Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress.
William Ruto: New Kenya president’s bold move to scrap subsidies Original
By Evelyne Musambi & Charles Gitonga BBC News, Nairobi Image source, Getty Images While leaders around the world are introducing subsidies to protect people from the rising cost of living, in his first major policy announcement, Kenya's President William Ruto has surprised the nation by scrapping a subsidy on petrol which has increased the retail price to an all-time high.
Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour Original
The cost of maize flour, used to make Kenya's staple food, has been cut in half less than three weeks before general elections. The measure aims to deal with the rising cost of living that has seen prices of basic commodities soar. A 2kg (70 oz) packet of maize flour will now retail at $0.84 (£0.70), instead of $1.77. Critics say Mr Kenyatta is using the measure to influence the choice of his successor in the 9 August elections.
Africa Live: Facebook deletes thousands of posts before Kenya polls Original
ReutersCopyright: Reuters Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has defended his government's decision not to give subsidies or reduce taxes in the wake of a sharp rise in the cost of living. He was addressing the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night amid high fuel prices and food shortages in some parts of the country. Mr Museveni said subsidies mislead people to think that there was plenty and would deplete the country’s foreign reserves.
Africa Live: Amnesty urges probe into Ethiopia mass killings Original
Mali's military government has ordered Olivier Delgado, the spokesperson of the United Nations mission in Mali (Minusma), to leave the country in three days, accusing him of making a series of biased and unacceptable tweets. It centres on a diplomatic row after 49 Ivorian soldiers arrested in Bamako were accused of mercenary activities 10 days ago. This comes after Togo initiated mediation efforts between Mali and Ivory Coast to resolve the issue.
Africa Live: Chad bans young girls from leaving the country
Mali's military government has ordered Olivier Delgado, the spokesperson of the United Nations mission in Mali (Minusma), to leave the country in three days, accusing him of making a series of biased and unacceptable tweets. It centres on a diplomatic row after 49 Ivorian soldiers arrested in Bamako were accused of mercenary activities 10 days ago. This comes after Togo initiated mediation efforts between Mali and Ivory Coast to resolve the issue.
The true price of Carrefour's steep discounts in Kenya - BBC News Original
By Charles Gitonga BBC Africa business reporter, Nairobi 20 May 2021 Image source, Peter Njoroge From detergent to sausages, tissue paper and even sanitary pads, almost everything seems to be on a discount across Carrefour supermarkets in Kenya. In-store, every so often an announcer will come on the address system to entice shoppers with the various deals of the day, ranging from foodstuff to electronics.
Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts
Image copyright Getty Images Ethiopians are angry that the country's text messaging service has been shut down since Thursday without any explanation. Internet blackouts, which began last Tuesday, are also still affecting many areas of the country. The state-run Ethio Telecom, the country's only telecoms provider, has refused to comment on the outages. The closure of the services coincides with nationwide exams, which some say may be the reason for the shut down.
Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts
Image copyright Getty Images Ethiopians are angry that the country's text messaging service has been shut down since Thursday without any explanation. Internet blackouts, which began last Tuesday, are also still affecting many areas of the country. The state-run Ethio Telecom, the country's only telecoms provider, has refused to comment on the outages. The closure of the services coincides with nationwide exams, which some say may be the reason for the shut down.
Kenya's AMB Amina Mohamed conferred one of Japan's highest honours - CNBC Africa
AMB Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Kenya, who has had an outstanding diplomatic career spanning over three decades, was the only African today to be personally invested at the Imperial Palace with the highest honour of Japan for services to her country, continent and creating a new model of partnership between Japan and Africa.
This could be the African Union's next Chairperson
Kenya has put forward Amina Mohamed’s candidature as Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Kenya has had an outstanding diplomatic career and is set on taking Africa to the future. A summarised version of the transcript below first appeared in Forbes Woman Africa and is republished with its permission. Subscribe today by contacting Shanna Jacobsen [email protected]??
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