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Man chops off wife’s hands for failing to bear him children in Kenya
A man who chopped off his wife’s hands for failing to bear him children has been handed a 30-year jail sentence.
The court in Machakos, Kenya, jailed Stephen Ngila, 39, for attempted murder for chopping off Jackline Mwende’s hands with a…
Kenyan man sentenced to jail term for chopping off wife’s hands
For chopping off his wife's hands and attempting to murder her, a Kenyan man has been sentenced to 30 years in jail.
On July 25, 2016,Stephen Ngila chopped off Jackline Mwende's hands with a machete in Machakos County because she…
Haitian opposition names top Judge as transitional President
A top judge identified as Joseph Mécène Jean-Louis has been named by Haitian opposition parties as interim leader as they attempt to oust President Jovenel Moise, whose term they say has expired.
Opposition parties on the night of…
Ghana Immigration Arrests 67 Nigerians, Others For Entering Country Through Illegal Routes
For entering Ghana through unapproved routes, no fewer than 119 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nationals have been arrested.
It was gathered that 116 males and three females, comprising 67 Nigerians, 35 Nigeriens,…
PHOTOS: Malian troops arrest currency counterfeiting kingpin, seize 5.3bn fake notes
Malian troops on Friday arrested the mastermind of a counterfeiting trafficking network in possession of 5.3 billion CFA francs in counterfeit notes, the communication services of the Army told PANA on Saturday.
The army said the…
Kenyan woman steals newborn baby after convincing husband she was pregnant
A 42-year-old woman, Bella Achieng Ogolla who had abducted a 1-month-old baby from his mother at a salon in Homa Bay county, Kenya, has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The baby was…
PHOTOS: Police arrest man for killing his girlfriend and their 9-month old daughter in South Africa
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man identified as Naseem Ahmed who allegedly killed his girlfried and their child in South Africa on Thursday, January 21.
Chantelle Ester Ash and their 9-month-old daughter, Tasneem Isha Ash were found…
Form 3 Kenya Student Stabbed In The Head Over A Padlock
Following a disagreement over a padlock, a student of Wahundura Secondary School in Murang’a in Kenya has reportedly been stabbed by another student and has been admitted to the hospital
According to reports gathered, two students were…
Police arrest deputy headmaster for allegedly brutalizing 23 pupils in Zimbabwe
Police in Zimbabwe have arrested a 53-year-old Tarirai Mararike who is the deputy headmaster of Chemhanza High School in Hwedza over allegations of brutally assaulting 23 pupils.
Reports revealed that he was arrested after photos of…
Ghanaian president Akufo-Addo scraps 8 ministries, 41 ministerial posts
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will scrap eight ministries and 41 ministerial positions in his new cabinet, said a release on Thursday.
The president will reduce the number of ministries to 26, down from the previous 38,…
Museveni raises concern over african leader’s silence after his re-election
African Leaders have been questioned by re-elected Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for not sending him congratulatory messages as it has been the tradition.
On Wednesday, while speaking in Kampala after meeting security chiefs,…
Zimbabwean foreign minister, Sibusiso Moyo dies of COVID-19 at 61
Zimbabwe government on Wednesday has announced that 61-year-old foreign minister and former army general, Sibusiso Moyo has died from COVID-19.
In a statement released on Wednesday by Mnangagwa’s spokesman, George Charamba, the minister…
Anglican church suspends retired archbishop for sleeping with married woman
Retired archbishop of the Anglican church in Uganda, Stanley Ntagali, has been suspended for allegedly having an affair with a married woman, Uganda Radio Network reported on Tuesday.
According to a letter dated Wednesday, January 13,…
Uganda reveals why Bobi Wine was detained, accuses US envoy of meddling in its affairs
US ambassador, Natalie Brown has been accused by the Uganda government of meddling in its internal politics.
This accusation was made by the government spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo while commenting on the aborted visit to Bobi Wine, …
Falana writes UN group, demands release of Bobi Wine
Human rights activist, Femi Falana has forwarded a petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UN-WGAD), demanding that the continued house arrest of Bobi Wine be declared unconstitutional.
Recall that Bobi Wine…
I’m Afraid For My Life And Wife’s Life, Uganda Opposition Leader, Bobi Wine Speaks From House Arrest
The leader of Uganda's main opposition party, Bobi Wine, has cried out over the danger him and his wife are facing as the President Yoweri Museveni government continues to keep them under house arrest.
Wine disclosed that troops raided…
It’s Most Fraudulent Election In Uganda History, Bobi Wine Says, Rejects Election Result
After losing in the polls, Bobi Wine, the opposition candidate in Uganda presidential election, has accused the incumbent president, Yoweri Museveni, of fabricating the results of the election.
Bobi claimed the poll was the most…
Ugandan President Museveni wins sixth term as vote rigging alleged
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a decisive re-election victory on Saturday, elections officials said, but his main rival Bobi Wine alleged widespread fraud and said citizens should reject the result.
Museveni won 5.85 million…
Ugandan presidential candidate, Bobi Wine raises alarm over military siege at his home
Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition presidential candidate has raised an alarm over a military siege at his home.
This alarm was raised by the presidential candidate via his official Twitter account as the country awaits for results following…
Kenyan woman to be detained for 14 days after her lover died during sex romp
A woman identified as Joyce Warimu has been detained by the Kenyan police for the death of her lover who gave up the ghost during sex romp in Dandora, Nairobi.
It was gathered that Joyce Warimu's lover fainted and died instantly while on…