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Nov
21
2020
By The African Mirror
Best and worst nations to be a girl in Africa

Best and worst nations to be a girl in Africa

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EMELINE WUILBERQ SOUTH Sudan, Chad and Eritrea are the worst African countries to be a girl, a first-of-its-kind index found on Friday, with researchers warning that the pandemic could set back efforts to keep girls in school, out of work and safe from violence. The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) ranked 52 African nations based on the rights and wellbeing of girls. The research institute judged governments on several factors including healthcare, education, and laws and policies that protect girls. Mauritius, Tunisia, South Africa, Seychelles and Algeria topped the inaugural 'Girl-Friendliness Index', yet a report by the ACPF said the…
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Nov
20
2020
By The African Mirror
Death toll rises to 28 in Uganda protests after presidential candidate Wine’s arrest

Death toll rises to 28 in Uganda protests after presidential candidate Wine’s arrest

NEWS
ELIAS BIRYABAREMA TWENTY-EIGHT people have died and 577 have been detained in unrest in Uganda triggered by the arrest of presidential candidate and pop star Bobi Wine, police have revealed. Authorities have deployed the military across the capital Kampala and surrounding areas to help police forces disperse protesters. They have used live bullets, tear gas and water cannon in efforts to quell the unrest. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was arrested on Wednesday while campaigning in eastern Uganda for allegedly holding mass rallies in violation of restrictions on gatherings imposed by the government to curb the spread of…
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Nov
20
2020
By The African Mirror
Bushiris freed in Malawi, R5.5-million South African property forfeited to the state

Bushiris freed in Malawi, R5.5-million South African property forfeited to the state

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER MOMENTS after he and his wife were freed by a court in Malawi, self-styled 'prophet' Shepherd Bushiri said his freedom meant that "justice was about to prevail". Bushiri told the media and his supporters. "I am so excited but I give all the glory to God. This is not a victory of me. It is not a victory of my lawyers. It is a victory of God. All the glory and praise be to God. We believe that justice is about to prevail." A court in Malawi freed Bushiri and his wife, Mary, after declaring their arrest…
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Nov
20
2020
By The African Mirror
16 people killed as Uganda’s security personnel battle protests over Bobi Wine arrest

16 people killed as Uganda’s security personnel battle protests over Bobi Wine arrest

NEWS
ELIAS BIRYABAREMA SIXTEEN people have been killed in Uganda over two days in operations by security personnel trying to quell protests triggered by the arrest of presidential candidate Bobi Wine, police said in a statement. Police added 65 people had been injured while 350 people were arrested. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has emerged as the strongest challenger against President Yoweri Museveni, 76, in the country's presidential election due on January 14. Police said in a statement they had detained Wine while he was campaigning in the country's east for violating anti-coronavirus measures. They accused him of involvement…
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Nov
20
2020
By The African Mirror
Ethiopia moves on Tigray capital, denounces WHO boss Tedros

Ethiopia moves on Tigray capital, denounces WHO boss Tedros

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GIULIA PARAVICINI ETHIOPIA says it is bearing down on the capital of Tigray region in a two-week-old war and tore into the World Health Organization (WHO) head with accusations of diplomatic lobbying for the rebels. The conflict has killed hundreds, sent 30,000 refugees into Sudan, and called into question whether Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed - Africa's youngest leader and last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner - can hold his ethnically-divided nation together. As international alarm grew over spreading instability in the Horn of Africa, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's team appealed for an end to fighting and protection for civilians. Abiy's…
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Nov
19
2020
By The African Mirror
Zuma walks out on commission, after dismissal of recusal application

Zuma walks out on commission, after dismissal of recusal application

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER Deputy Judge President Raymon Zondo MINUTES after his application for the recusal of the chairman of the state capture commission was dismissed, former President Jacob Zuma took off without the permission of Deputy Judge President Raymond Zondo. Zondo expressed his dismay. ‘This is a “serious matter” Zondo says. “It is a pity that he has elected to leave without asking for permission.” The Deputy President said the commission would adjourn to reflect on Zuma’s actions. By excusing himself from the commission without permission, Zuma could find himself charged with contempt of the commission, which has the same…
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Nov
19
2020
By The African Mirror
After frantic search, Moroccan woman finds brother stranded on Canary Islands

After frantic search, Moroccan woman finds brother stranded on Canary Islands

NEWS
ON November 7, Sarah Bettache received an unexpected phone call from her brother Ahmed, who told her he was on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. Two days earlier, the 19-year-old had left his native Morocco on a rickety boat and embarked on a dangerous journey to reach the Canary Islands archipelago, around 100 km (60 miles) away. Like a record number of other migrants this year, he was seeking a better future in Europe. Bettache, who is 27 and lives in France where she has citizenship, had no warning of her brother's drastic action, and nor did the rest…
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Nov
19
2020
By The African Mirror
Former Transnet executive loses bid to regain R18-m in assets seized by the state

Former Transnet executive loses bid to regain R18-m in assets seized by the state

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER A former Transnet executive has lost his bid to recoup 35 luxury vehicles, two farms and houses in gated estates which the state believe are proceeds of crime. Herbert Msagala went to court in an effort to regain the assets, worth R18-million, which were attached by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) but lost. The seizure of the assets was made permanent and he was also ordered to pay the cost.  Transnet The SIU has announced that a Special Tribunal heard Msagala’s case and confirmed a preservation order dated July 30. The Special Tribunal further declared that assets…
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Nov
19
2020
By The African Mirror
Kenyan police bust child trafficking ring

Kenyan police bust child trafficking ring

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NITA BHALLA  KENYAN police have arrested three hospital staff in a probe into the theft and sale of babies, accusing some public hospitals and care homes of colluding with organised crime. Authorities acted after a BBC investigation revealed how Kenyan child trafficking syndicates - from street clinics to a government-run hospital - were stealing babies from vulnerable mothers to be sold for as little as $400. Kenya's Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai said three medical officers from a public hospital had been arrested, with a high possibility of more arrests to come. "During an operation by police to unearth…
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Nov
19
2020
By The African Mirror
Ethiopian troops push for regional capital, rebels promise ‘hell’

Ethiopian troops push for regional capital, rebels promise ‘hell’

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GIULIA PARAVICINI ETHIOPIA predicted swift victory but northern rebels promised them "hell" on Wednesday in a two-week war threatening the vast nation's unity and further destabilising the Horn of Africa. The war has killed hundreds, sent 30,000 refugees into Sudan, and called into question whether Africa's youngest leader can hold together Ethiopia's myriad fractious ethnic groups. Rebuffing appeals for talks, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government says its forces are marching on Tigray's capital Mekelle and will soon triumph over the local ruling Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which he accuses of revolt. The rebels say they have captured tanks and…
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