Israel Approves Jailing Jewish Militants Without Trial To Resolve Lethal Arson
By Dan Williams Culled From Yahoo News JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s security cabinet approved on Sunday the detention of citizens suspected of waging violence against Palestinians without trial in a crackdown aimed at capturing the perpetrators of a lethal West Bank arson attack blamed on Jewish militants. The extension to Israelis of so-called “administration detention”,
Kenya-Tanzania Upgrade Highway to Boost Trade
By Adam Ihucha Culled From The East African The upgrade of a key link road between Tanzania and Kenya is underway, raising prospects for enhanced cross-border trade. The expansion of the multimillion-dollar superhighway running from Arusha-Holili in Tanzania to Taveta-Voi in Kenya, is expected to ease the movement of goods from Kenya’s Mombasa port to
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DWRIM, the hilarious series. We bring you this series of a group of crooks dressed as all kinds of people trying to outwit each other. It’s exclusive on www.ghnewsnow.com. This is the maiden episode. Watch weekly episodes here.
Ugandan Parliament Bans Shisha, Restricts Tobacco Smoking
By Ismail Musa Ladu Culled From The Monitor, Uganda Parliament — MPs yesterday passed the Tobacco Control bill, 2014, into law with several changes, bringing an end to a debate that in most cases was as controversial as it has been embarrassing. After twice halting the debate on the proposed law due to lack of
VIDEO: Zambian Caine Prize Winner Namwali Serpell On Why She Decided To Share Her Prize
Video By Kind Courtesy: SaharaTV/ Sahara Reporters SaharaTV’s Kwesi Baako interviews Namwali Serpell as she discusses her 2015 Caine Prize win, and explains why she wants to share her prize with other shortlisted nominees. Watch the interview here:
Zimbabwe Bans Import Of Second-Hand Clothing
By Golden Sibanda Culled From The Herald, Zimbabwe Government has banned the importation of second-hand clothes and shoes with effect from September 1 this year, as part of economy-wide measures to facilitate recovery of local industry. The products have been removed from the general import licence, with future importations now subject to seizure and destruction. Presenting
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Blaise Campoare Chased Out.
Source: BBC Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore is no longer in power, an army spokesman has told demonstrators in the capital, Ouagadougou. Mr Compaore had earlier said he would step down after a 12-month transitional government had ended. However, the opposition continued to demand that he resign, angry at his attempts to amend the constitution and