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Uganda bride price refund outlawed

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Uganda’s Supreme Court has ruled that the practice of refunding the bride price, or dowry, on the dissolution of a customary marriage is unconstitutional and should be banned. The judges said it suggested that women were in a market place, and infringed on their right to divorce. But they rejected the argument that the bride

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Kenya-Tanzania Upgrade Highway to Boost Trade

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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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Ugandan Parliament Bans Shisha, Restricts Tobacco Smoking

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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

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Zimbabwe Bans Import Of Second-Hand Clothing

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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.

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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

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Michael Sata Dead. White Zambian Is Acting President.

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Source: AP LUSAKA, Zambia – Zambian President Michael Sata, once dubbed “Mr. King Cobra” for his sharp-tongued remarks, died in a London hospital after a long illness, the Zambian government said Wednesday. Vice President Guy Scott, a white Zambian of Scottish descent, was appointed acting president of the southern African nation until elections are held within

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African Day Parade

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On October 19th 2014, the African Day Parade took place on Lenox Avenue in Harlem New York. Many African Nations were represented by social clubs, dance troops, college clubs, and the local African community. Follow the links below to see some of the action and learn how you can contribute to make next years Parade

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