Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
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South Africa: Thabo Bester Trial Postponed Again, This Time to 2027
[Scrolla] The plea and trial of Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana has been postponed to 19 April 2027. Bester's legal team has raised concerns about prison conditions and his access to a laptop to prepare his defence.
Kenya: US Launches Sh930m Initiative to Modernise Kenya Police Training
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has launched a Sh930 million ($7 million) initiative to support Kenya's efforts to modernise police training and strengthen the professionalism and effectiveness of the National Police Service.
South Africa: Musina Residents Still Living With Sewage Despite Public Protector Findings
[Health-e] Residents of Matswale township in Musina say persistent sewage spills and the stench from overflowing wastewater continue to disrupt their lives, more than a year after the Public Protector found that authorities had failed to properly maintain the town's sewage infrastructure.
Brentford sign £40m defender Diouf from West Ham
Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf joins Brentford in a £40m deal from West Ham.
Ghana: Poor Roads, Crashes Cost Ghana $4.55bn Annually - World Bank
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana loses more than $4.55 billion in revenue annually through poor road networks, road crashes and traffic congestion, the World Bank's latest report has revealed.
Ghana: Pres Mahama Cuts Sod for Airport Car Park, Hotels
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose, multi-tiered complex designed to improve passenger experience at the Accra International Airport (AIA).
Uganda: Why Govt Borrowed Shs270 Billion Less for Umeme Buyout
[Independent (Kampala)] The government avoided taking on approximately 270 billion shillings in additional debt after the Auditor General's assessment reduced the amount the Government borrowed to buy out electricity distributor Umeme Company Limited at the end of its 20-year concession.
Nigerians below 40 years drive 75% of new pension accounts
….driven by digital onboarding and aggressive public sensitization Young persons, below the age of 40 years in Nigeria’s labour read more Nigerians below 40 years drive 75% of new pension accounts
West Africa: Ecowas Honours Ecomog Commanders, Fallen Journalists in Liberia, Sierra Leone War
[Daily Trust] The Economic Community of West African States on Thursday awarded the Commanders of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group, otherwise known as ECOMOG, for restoring peace and unity in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau.