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Perennial insecurity fuels DR Congo's anti-UN protests
Perennial insecurity fuels DR Congo's anti-UN protests
by  AFP

Violent anti-UN protests that rocked eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, claiming 36 lives, reflect local anger at persistent insecurity in the turbulent region. Local anger boiled over on July 25, when anti-UN protesters ransacked MONUSCO bases in North Kivu's capital Goma.

US, EU envoys urge Ethiopia to restore key services in Tigray
US, EU envoys urge Ethiopia to restore key services in Tigray
by  AFP

The US and EU envoys for the Horn of Africa on Tuesday urged Ethiopia's government to resume essential services in Tigray after a rare visit to the war-torn region facing dire conditions. "A swift restoration of electricity, telecom, banking, and other basic services in Tigray is essential for the people of Tigray," the two envoys said in a joint statement.

Somalia appoints former Al-Shabaab leader as religion minister
Somalia appoints former Al-Shabaab leader as religion minister
by  AFP

Somalia has appointed the former deputy leader and spokesman for the Al-Shabaab Islamist group as religion minister, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Tuesday. Tuesday's appointments include a deputy prime minister, 25 ministers, 24 state ministers and deputy ministers in a 75-member team, with parliament due to vote on the nominees.

Unlikely star Burl lifts Zimbabwe to 156-8 against Bangladesh
Unlikely star Burl lifts Zimbabwe to 156-8 against Bangladesh
by  AFP

Ryan Burl was the unlikely 54-run star as Zimbabwe made 156-8 in the series-deciding third Twenty20 international against Bangladesh in Harare on Tuesday. Bangladesh were without captain Nurul Hasan due to a finger injury, which has also ruled him out of a three-match one day international series beginning in Harare on Friday.

HRW says Kenyan police impunity heightens election risks
HRW says Kenyan police impunity heightens election risks
by  AFP

Kenya's failure to hold police accountable for allegedly killing dozens after the 2017 elections heightens the risk of officers abusing their power when the country heads to the polls next week, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday.

Cool head in a rough region, Kenya faces test in election
Cool head in a rough region, Kenya faces test in election
by  AFP

In his final weeks as president, Uhuru Kenyatta has been busier than usual playing peacemaker in East Africa, thawing tensions with Somalia, intervening in Congo's crisis, and hosting talks between Sudan and Ethiopia.

Death toll from Uganda floods jumps to 22
Death toll from Uganda floods jumps to 22
by  AFP

The number of people killed in flash floods in the eastern Ugandan city of Mbale has jumped to 22, including a group of partygoers who became trapped in a minibus, police said on Monday. "The death toll of those killed by floods in Mbale has reached 22.

A weight off his mind: Tchatchet II eyes Commonwealth medal
A weight off his mind: Tchatchet II eyes Commonwealth medal
by  AFP

Weightlifter Cyrille Tchatchet II is aiming for Commonwealth Games glory in his "home town" of Birmingham after a compelling journey since he competed in Glasgow in 2014. Tchatchet II, who took up weightlifting after seeing a photograph of an uncle lifting weights, was saved by the Samaritans, a charity supporting those in emotional distress.

Algeria talks of joining Russia-linked BRICS group
Algeria talks of joining Russia-linked BRICS group
by  AFP

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has suggested that his country, Africa's largest natural gas exporter, could join the BRICS economic group that includes Russia and China. The president added that his North African country meets "a good part" of the economic criteria for joining the bloc.