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#Kwibuka31: Standing Together: Rwandans Chart a Path to Unity and Resilience During 31st Genocide Commemoration
By Mr. Grace Mugabe/ Researcher, University Lecturer, and Regional Communications Scientist Kigali, Rwanda – April 4, 2025 – As Rwanda entered the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, over fifty participants from across the nation gathered at Centre Christus Urumuli for a transformative one-day workshop organized by the Global Initiative for Environment and Reconciliation (GER-Rwanda).
Gender, livelihoods and climate resilience in Bugesera District
By Mr. Grace Mugabe, Communications expert The Executive Director of GER- Rwanda Mr. Innocent Musore lauded the AFD and ACORD-Rwanda for decent partnership, highlighted the aim of Feminists for Climate and Environment Alternatives (FACE) project.
Zimbabwe: How Grace Mugabe has kept a low profile
Nearly five years after her fall from grace, the widow of former Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe maintains a low profile. With no first-class shopping trips to Singapore and lavish birthdays to throw for her husband, family sources say Grace Marufu Ntombizodwa Mugabe keeps to herself in her Harare and rural homes.
Political Career
Revision as of 19:09, 13 August 2022 (view source) Michaellaban (talk | contribs) Revision as of 05:30, 1 February 2023 (view source) Michaellaban (talk | contribs) Line 23: Line 23: On '''6 September 2019''', Robert Mugabe died in Singapore. He was eventually buried in his rural home in [[Zvimba]]. The Mugabe family as represented by nephew [[Leo Mugabe]] said that Mugabe had requested that Grace not leave the side of his coffin until he was buried.
Indian media and the Ambani brothers
In India, it is difficult to escape the Ambanis and their brand name, Reliance. Whether you're shopping at a Reliance supermarket, fueling up at a Reliance petrol station, buying a Reliance mobile phone plan, watching a news channel owned by Mukesh Ambani, or reading up on news about his younger brother Anil, the Ambanis are everywhere. The way each brother deals with the media is emblematic of the trends sweeping across the Indian media industry.
Pride Festival Slams Rainbow, Old South African Flag Comparison
Johannesburg Pride, the largest LGBTIQ+ pride parade and festival on the African continent, has called for a retraction from AfriForum after the lobby group made a comparison between the rainbow flag, which is representative of the LGBTIQ+ community, and the old South African flag, which the Nelson Mandela Foundation called to be banned in an equality court application, claiming it was tantamount to hate speech.
Senegal: Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Senegal
press release Summary This submission highlights key aspects of Senegal's compliance with its international human rights obligations since its last Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in 2013. Human Rights Watch highlights Senegal's leadership with the landmark trial of Hissène Habré and the government's support for the International Criminal Court. We acknowledge Senegal's progress with provision of palliative care.
Central African Republic: Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of the Central African Republic
press release This submission has been prepared by Human Rights Watch for the third cycle review of the Central African Republic in the framework of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). It is based on information obtained through research conducted since the second cycle review of the Central African Republic. This submission covers a period of intense conflict, during which civilians have borne the brunt of violence perpetrated by armed groups.
Grace Mugabe Up in Arms at Farm Looters
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN - DR Congo Forces Killing Protesters With 'Impunity'
By Chase WinterDozens of protesters were killed by DR Congo security forces in 2017 in what the UN described as quashing dissent at all costs. The violence threatens peaceful and free elections. At least 47 people, including women and children, were killed last year by Congolese security forces in an "unlawful, unjustified and disproportionate" crackdown on peaceful protesters, the UN said Monday.
Mali: Canada to Deploy Troops, Helicopters to UN Mali Mission
The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali is its deadliest. The Canadian deployment is expected to help relieve German helicopters scheduled to depart from Mali this summer. Canada plans to deploy troops and helicopters to support the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, the government said Monday. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan announced the deployment of two Chinook transport helicopters, four armed Griffon helicopters and accompanying troops.
Kenya Lead Victims Denied Their Day in Mombasa Court
By Cristina KrippahlA landmark class action suit against the Kenyan government and a company over compensation for victims of pollution scheduled to start today was held up by two conflicting lawyers, prolonging the plaintiffs' misery. Residents of Owino Uhuru in Mombasa County filed the class action lawsuit against thegovernment and the Metal Refinery EPZ Ltd after they fell ill from lead poisoning.
Zimbabwe Crowns First 'Miss Albino' in Bid to Tackle Stigma
Zimbabwe has put on its first "Miss Albino" pageant in an effort to stamp out discrimination and stigma surrounding the condition. The 22-year-old winner says she wants to fight for the rights of children with albinism. Sithembiso Mutukura beat 12 other contestants to claim the crown at Zimbabwe's first-ever Miss Albinism beauty contest -- an achievement she hopes will inspire others living with the rare disorder.
Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Resigns Amid Financial Scandal
Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim announced her resignation Saturday amid an ongoing financial scandal. She is accused of purchasing personal luxury items with a credit card from a non-governmental organization. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Africa's only female head of state, offered her resignation in the "national interest," according to her lawyer Yousouf Mohamed. He added that her resignation would take effect on March 23.
Mali: Canada to Deploy Troops, Helicopters to Mali - Report
Canada will send troops and helicopters to Mali to join a UN peacekeeping mission there, Canadian media have reported. The helicopters are expected to replace a German contingent. Canada will soon take part in its first peacekeeping mission to Africa since Rwanda in 1994, sending peacekeepers, backed by helicopters, to join UN Blue Helmets in Mali before autumn, Canadian media reported late on Friday.
South Africa to Prosecute Ex-President Jacob Zuma On Corruption Charges
South Africa's chief prosecutor has announced his decision to pursue corruption charges against Jacob Zuma. He said there are "reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution." South African chief prosecutor Shaun Abrahams on Friday announced his decision to reinstate corruption charges against former President Jacob Zuma. The charges concern a 30-billion-rand (€2 billion, $2.5 billion) arms deal in the late 1990s, Abrahams said.
Kenya: Ethiopians Cross Into Kenya After Deadly Military Attacks
By Sella Oneko, Andrew WasikeOver 8,000 Ethiopians have crossed into neighboring Kenya to seek asylum after government troops killed at least nine civilians in the border town of Moyale, says the International Red Cross. The Kenyan part of Moyale town is staring at a possible humanitarian crisis. The town straddles the porous Ethiopian-Kenyan border and the number of refugees fleeing a military operation in Ethiopia is rising by the hour.
Africa: Germany's New Africa Policy Builds On Old Solutions
By Daniel PelzGermany's new coalition government wants to make Africa a priority, and is promising more private investment and development aid. For many, these are the same empty promises of the past. Germany's federal government obviously thinks Africa is important. After all, the continent is mentioned 28 times in the new government's coalition agreement - a positive development for a region that was long relegated to the edges of German politics.
Cameroon's Private Media Defy Ban On Political Debate
By Moki KindzekaCameroon has ordered the suspension of radio and TV broadcasts of political debates ahead of elections on March 25. Private media are ignoring the ban saying it's an attack on press freedom. At Magic FM, a radio station in the capital, Yaounde, a signature tune announces the beginning of the political discussion program, Magic Attitude.
Nigeria's Youth 'Ready to Run' for Political Office
analysis By Katrin GänslerHundreds of youths gathered in Nigeria's capital to call on President Buhari to sign an Age Reduction Bill into law. DW's Katrin Gänsler met the organizers of the #NotTooYoungToRun initiative. "Not too young to run! Ready to run!" the protesters sing to the shakers and drum beats. More than 300 young Nigerians gathered at Unity Fountain in the center of the Nigerian capital Abuja to make their way to the presidential palace.
Kenya: Political Confusion Reigns in Kenya After Odinga, Kenyatta Deal
By Kate HairsineIt's unclear what the new deal between opposition leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta means for the country after months of political turmoil. Kenyans are still digesting the news of the unity deal between President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) and his staunch opponent, Raila Odinga (right), who for months had vehemently refused to recognize Kenyatta as the winner of the October 2017 elections.
Africa: Rex Tillerson Sacking A 'Negative Development'
Photo: U.S. State Dept Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta greets the visiting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at State House in Nairobi on Friday. interview By Philipp SandnerRex Tillerson's firing comes as the US secretary of state ended an African tour focused on security. His successor will take a similar approach, but with less Africa experience, says the Atlantic Council's Aubrey Hruby.
Sierra Leone: Waiting for Benefits From Sierra Leone's Giant 'Peace Diamond'
By Abu-Bakarr JallohA year ago, a 709-carat diamond was unearthed outside a remote village in eastern Sierra Leone. DW's Abu-Bakarr Jalloh reports on how little villagers there have benefited from the find. In most remote villages in Africa, a swarm of children rush to meet any foreign car or motorbike that pulls up in their domicile. They are often quickly followed by curious, and friendly, village elders who bombard the visitors with questions.
Mauritius Turns 50 - How Far Has It Come?
By Daniel PelzMauritius is marking 50 years of independence. The island nation is seen as a success story but the celebration is marred by a political scandal which may cause the country's president to step down. The flags are up, buildings decorated and lit in national colors for the 50th anniversary of independence. The island nation of the 1.2 million people is seen as one of Africa's most stable in terms of peace, politics and the economy.
Sierra Leone Presidential Poll Set for Julius Maada Bio and Samura Kamara Run-Off
Preliminary results in Sierra Leone's presidential election put main opposition leader Julius Maada Bio slightly ahead of ruling party candidate Samura Kamara. Observers say a second round of voting is highly likely. Sierra Leone's electoral commission said Julius Maada Bio, leader of the opposition People's Party, was about 15,000 votes ahead of rival Samura Kamara, with 75 percent of the ballots counted.
Africa: Rex Tillerson Ends Africa Trip With Focus On Security
interview By Isaac MugabiAfter meetings with the AU in Ethiopia and diplomatic meetings in Kenya, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ended his Africa trip in Chad and Nigeria where counter terrorism topped the agenda. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is ending his Africa trip with a short visit to Chad and Nigeria. During his visit to Chad, Tillerson hinted at the possibility of lifting the travel ban on Chad, which he said was an ally in the fight against terrorism.
Uganda: Why Children Still Beg On the Streets of Kampala
By Frank YigaThey are as young as 4 and Kampala's city authorities have said their numbers are rising. DW reporter Frank Yiga reports on why children end up on the streets of Uganda's capital. Twelve-year-old Richard Kawadwa is with five children his age on a busy Kampala road. He's been on the street for a year after he running away from home. "The reason why I ran away home is that I lost my aunt's money when she sent me to the shop.
Burundi: Activist - 'What Has Nkurunziza Done for His People?'
By Fred MuvunyiJustice and respect for human rights is what the exiled activist, Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, wants for Burundi. In May 2018, Burundians will vote in a referendum that could extend President Nkurunziza's term until 2034. In Belgium's capital, Brussels, hardly anyone recognizes 68-year-old Pierre Claver Mbonimpa. In his homeland of Burundi and human rights circles, though, Mbonimpa has a name.
Africa: U.S. and Russia in Africa - Trade and Security Interests
interview By Jane Ayeko-KümmethUS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov both visited Ethiopia but appear not to have met. DW spoke to Chatham House expert Alex Vines about the two ministerial visits. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stayed at the same hotel in Addis Ababa but the two appear not to have met - at least not in the open. Both foreign ministers had meetings with African Union officials.
Mauritius President to Resign Amid Credit Card Expenditure Scandal
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is Africa's only female head of state. She is accused of using a credit card provided by an international non governmental organization to buy clothes and jewelry. Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim will step down next week over a financial row, the prime minister said on Friday. Gurib-Fakim, Africa's only female head of state, was accused of using a credit card provided by an international NGO to make personal purchases.
African Women Filmmakers Break Down Barriers and Challenge Taboos
By Emmanuelle LandaisFemale filmmakers in Africa face many hurdles, from sexual harassment to the belief that women have no place in the movie industry. That isn't stopping them from telling women's stories on film. In September 2017, the Hollywood film industry was rocked by sexual abuse allegations against American film mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Kenya: Not Just for the Boys! Women and Girls Embrace Science
By Diana WanyonyiMany people still think that science and maths are subjects for men and boys. In Kenya that has certainly been the case, but now things are changing with a new initiative designed to encourage girls to take up science. Even in today's world of perceived equal opportunities it is often thought that science and maths are subjects for men and boys.
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson - Ethiopia Needs 'Greater Freedom'
Photo: US Dept of State U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat participate in a press availability at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on March 8, 2018. [State Department photo/ Public Domain] During a visit to Ethiopia, Rex Tillerson has said the answer to violence in the East African country was greater freedom, and that the country should lift its state of emergency as quickly as possible.
Zimbabwe: Exclusive Interview - Zimbabwe's New Opposition Leader Nelson Chamisa
interview By Privilege MusvanhiriZimbabwe's new opposition leader Nelson Chamisa is 40 years old and he intends to run against President Mnangagwa on a youth ticket. DW's Privilege Musvanhiri asked him how he plans to do lead the party. "Time is up for a particular generation," says the leader of Zimbabwe's biggest opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T).
Africa: Turkey's Erdogan Seeks More Influence in Africa
By Jan Philipp WilhelmTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on tour in Africa again. It is no longer about economic cooperation only. Turkey could also be much involved in the issue of security in the future. Africa can be said to be a favorite destination for Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At least from the look of the foreign trips the Turkish President has made in the last years. In 2015 he visited Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti, in 2016 it was Uganda and Kenya on the line.
Zimbabwe: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Makes Zimbabwe Stopover During Africa Tour
By Ineke MulesThe veteran Russian politician is in Africa at the same time as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson makes his maiden visit to the continent. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made a stopover in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday during a week-long Africa tour which also includes visits to Angola, Namibia, Mozambique and Ethiopia.
Sierra Leone: Voting for Change or More of the Same?
analysis By Abu-Bakarr Jalloh (With AFP)There are calls for change across the West African country, but many people in regional areas continue to vote along traditional lines. Voting began in Sierra Leone early on Wednesday for the 2018 general elections, with over 3 million people expected to have their say on the country's president, parliament, local council members and mayors.
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Warns Situation in DR Congo Reaching 'Breaking Point'
The second deadly attack in a month happened where land disputes have reignited a long-dormant ethnic conflict and caused thousands to flee. The UN has warned the situation in the DRC has reached "a breaking point." More than 40 people have been killed in ethnic clashes between Hema herders and Lendu farmers in the village of Maze, some 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Bunia, the provincial capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) northeastern Ituri province.
Ghana: Police Clarifies Shake-Up in Command
The Ghana Police Service has said that the appointment of COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as Director-General of Police Intelligence Directorate has no connection to the already existing Police Intelligence Professionals Standards Bureau (PIPS).
West Africa: Stolen Cars, Oil Head to Ghana - Report
By Frederick AsiamahGhana and two other countries serve as the most popular destinations for stolen cars, a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals. In addition, Ghana is associated with trafficking in three major drugs and oil theft. According to the report, "although it is not possible to fully identify the scale of the flow of counterfeits, anecdotal evidence suggests it is rising.
Sierra Leone Heads Into Hotly Contested Elections
By Abu-Bakarr JallohFreetown — Sixteen candidates are campaigning to become Sierra Leone's next president. It's the first time more than two candidates have real chances of winning and a chance for a more diversified parliament. On Wednesday March 7, Sierra Leone is heading to the polls as the second of President Ernest Bai Koroma's constitutionally mandated two terms comes to an end.
Zimbabwe: Former Minister Confirmed As Leader of New Party, Meets Mugabe
By Staff ReporterFormer Mashonaland East Zanu PF Senator and provincial affairs minister Ambrose Mutinhiri has been confirmed as new political outfit National Patriotic Front (NPF)'s interim leader and presidential candidate in elections set for later this year. The retired brigadier general and veteran of the country's liberation struggle resigned from the ruling Zanu PF party and also quit Parliament last Friday.
Egyptian Regime Turns Its Sights On Foreign Media
press release After stifling the national media and censoring information on social networks, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's regime has been stepping up its harassment of foreign media in the run-up to the presidential election that is to be held on 26-28 March. Viewers of ON TV, a pro-government commercial TV channel, saw a strange confession on 26 February.
Africa: Rex Tillerson Expected to Mend Fences During His Africa Visit
By Sella OnekoApologies, economics and security are expected to be on the menu during Rex Tillerson's trip. The visit comes shortly after reported derogatory comments by US President Donald Trump caused an outcry across Africa. Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Chad and Djibouti are on the itinerary of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's week-long trip to the African continent starting on Monday.
Southern Africa: Four Countries Ban Processed Meat From South Africa
By Staff ReporterZIMBABWE will keep imports of processed meat from South Africa despite a devastating outbreak of a killer listeriosis outbreak in the neighbouring country. Four Sadc countries, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi Monday banned the import of processed meats from South Africa in a bid to protect their citizens from the disease that has thus far claimed 180 lives. The outbreak has been traced back to a major foods manufacturer in South Africa.
Zimbabwe: Mugabes Own 21 Farms, Some Leased to White Farmers - State Media
Photo: The Herald President Robert Mugabe and First Lady Grace Mugabe (file photo). By Staff ReporterFormer President Robert Mugabe will be forced to choose one out of the 21 farms that he owns, and his successor President Emmerson Mnangagwa might have a re-think of the ex-Zanu PF leader's benefits, state media reported Monday.
Zimbabwe: Anti-Congress Group Behind Violence - Khuphe
By Staff ReporterMDC-T vice president Thokozani Khuphe has pointed an accusing finger at rival Nelson Chamisa for the violence which rocked Bulawayo Sunday at the opposition party's offices. The former deputy prime minister told South African broadcaster SABC that individuals scared of a congress were behind the violence. "We had a meeting at the Bulawayo offices attended by all our structures. Some thugs then came with stones and attacked us leaving 10 people hospitalised," she said.
Kenya: Escape From Al-Shabaab - 'I Was Turned Into a Sex Slave'
By Diana WanyonyiMombasa — Security agencies and human rights groups in Kenya are worried by the increasing number of young women and girls joining Somali's terrorist group al-Shabab. But for those who escape, life can get even more difficult. Radhia Mambo is 27 years old. She looks just like anyone else here as she walks alongside the harbor in her black flowered buibui, the black gown worn by Muslim women. Her face is hidden behind the black veil or hijab, and so is her story.
West Africa: Ecowas, African Union Courts Sign Pact On Rights Protection
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice and African Union's (AU) African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) have agreed to strengthen ties with a view of improving protection of human rights in the continent. The agreement was reached on Thursday when a six-member delegation of the ECOWAS Court of Justice concluded a five-day working tour at the AfCHPR in Arusha, Tanzania.
Nigeria: Top 10 Young Actresses to Look Out for in 2018
By Anthony Ada Abraham and Linda NwaguANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM and LINDA NWAGU writes on some of the best young and promising actresses that have shown they could get to the highest peak in the movie industry. Rahama Sadau This beautiful Kannywood actress has made waves in the past year.
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