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Citizens in Guinea are excited as the country prepares to embark on a new phase of transition in their government. As of Sunday 18th October, the people were ready to elect the next president of their choice. A good government sprouts from a democratic nation. However, the electoral Commission of Guinea raises concerns over the violation of the electoral code. In Guinea, there are 5.4 million registered voters. Out of this number, the majority are promising voters. President Alpha Conde, together with the other 11 candidates are contesting for this hot seat. President Conde has ruled the country for two…

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Although there might be skepticism about the Covid-19 vaccine in some parts of the world, Kenyans are eager to be vaccinated and from the virus. As the third wave has made people more interested in getting vaccinated, demand has pushed up, almost 900,000 people have been inoculated with the first dose. To cope with the crisis, the Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi has required people to schedule vaccination appointments one day ahead of time. “The third wave is a bit extreme. People have realized that if you don’t get vaccinated, you are likely to get a severe form of COVID-19. And…

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As the black lives matter protest demanding justice and equality for the black people continue to shape the global conversation. The historic struggle against racism continues to illuminate the present as much as the past. Children of iconic figures who have played a key role in these struggles continue to keep their parents’ legacies alive. Dr. Bernice King (Martin Luther King’s daughter), Professor Ilyasah Shabazz (daughter of Malcolm X), and Samia Nkrumah (Kwame Nkrumah’s daughter) share their response towards the recent racial protest in America and the unprecedented solidarity from demonstrators around the world. Racial Justice: Black Lives Matter Protest.…

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EdTech companies blend innovation with teaching to allow for accessible and comprehensive education across the world. We have seen top learning institutions in the world adopt robotic teaching assistants, VR experience, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual classrooms. The following are some of the African brains behind these startups; Brainshare- Uganda Brainshare was founded by Charles Muhindo. It is a mobile and web app for students to exchange notes, past papers, revision resources, and course work. It provides a common ecosystem of learning for teachers, parents, and students. The teachers upload assignments, notes, and facilitate the student discussions who access…

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Over the past seven years, the European Union has provided Ethiopia with humanitarian support in monetary value. The organization had released about 815 million euros to cater to the country’s needs and 409 million euros to focus on development projects for the refugees and those living in poor conditions. However, the situation in the country still deteriorates. The number of refugees continues to escalate as resources become scarcer. On Thursday, the United Nations alleged that there were significant international law violations in Tigray’s two refugee camps. And that some immigrants were already vacating the camps. EU Withholds Budget Support The…

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According to the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, Eritrean soldiers killed over 100 civilians in a November massacre in war-torn Tigray, which may have constituted crimes against humanity. The findings of the government-affiliated but independent Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, released on Wednesday, corroborate separate investigations into the same murders in the historic town of Axum by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. “Information collected during this preliminary investigation confirms that during the two days of November 28 and November 29, grave violations of human rights were committed and that in Axum, over one hundred residents… were killed by Eritrean soldiers,” the…

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The Minister of Education in Kenya said schools should either refund or consent to compensate the parents the school tuition for this academic year, 2020. Following his Tuesday declaration that elementary and secondary schools will not be reopened until 2021, George Magoha addressed concerns as Coronavirus infections were increasing in the country. The Ministry said all students must repeat the year because schools had closed in mid-March, three months after the school year had started. The Kenyan government also canceled the final year examinations they customarily conduct in October and November. Some parents raised concerns over this year’s school fees.…

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Suicide is the act of one taking his or her own life to escape from pain or suffering. There are many causes of suicide such as depression. With the current situation, for example, some people have lost their jobs and this might lead them to a depressive state. Life is a gift from God, and people need to take care of their lives. Researchers in South Africa conduct studies on suicidal crisis among students to determine what exactly leads them towards that direction. There are ways in which people might help a depressed person or a person having suicidal thoughts.…

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Lesotho’s first lady Maesaiah Thabane is a suspect in the murder of the former prime minister’s wife, Lipolelo Thabane.  Maesaiah and the prime minister expected to have reported to the police on allegations of their involvement in the murder. However, the police don’t know the whereabouts of the first lady. This Friday, therefore, the police obtained a warrant for the first lady after she did not report to the police station. The former prime minister’s wife, murdered.  Lipolelo Thabane, the former prime minister’s wife, was killed a few years back, 2017. Two days before the inauguration of the prime minister…

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