Michigan man driving during viral Zoom court hearing had license suspension lifted in 2022
A Michigan man who went viral after a judge noticed him driving while he attended a virtual Zoom court hearing with a "suspended license" is being vindicated by an apparent clerical error.
Corey Harris, 44, attended the virtual hearing May 15 for charges related to an October traffic stop in Pittsfield, Township, Michigan. A...
This is how EAC member states contributed, amid financial crisis
The East African Court of Justice and the Wast African Legislative Assembly last week announced the suspension of its activities due to lack of funds.
A report on the status of partner states contribution as at May 17th 2024 indicated that Democratic republic of Congo is yet to remit its annual contribution despite joining...
EAC launches free tourism courses
The East African Communtiy has today launched an Online Tourism Capacity Development Programme that aims to
EAC launches free tourism courses
The East African Communtiy has today launched an Online Tourism Capacity Development Programme that aims to
Tough penalties for motorists abandoning cars at fuel stations
As Burundi is facing a prolonged fuel crisis for almost a year now, the Burundi authorities have now banned cars from parking at the fuel stations awaiting to be refilled.
“It is now prohibited for cars, motorcycles to queue for days at the fuel stations waiting until the fuel is pumped. The vehicles will...
Namibia president declares state of emergency over drought
The President of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba has declared a State of Emergency over the persistent drought affecting all regions of Namibia.
The State of Emergency has been declared as of May 22 under Article 26(1) of the Namibian Constitution as well as the Disaster Risk Management Act.
More than 300,000 households...
Cristiano Ronaldo ends on a high!
Ronaldo broke the Saudi Pro League scoring record in a single season as he scored twice to guide Al-Nassir to a 4-2 win over Al-Ittihad in their final league game of the season. The 39-year-old broke the deadlock at the stroke of half-time after receiving a long ball from Mohammed Al-Fatil. The Portuguese star chested the ball...
Burundi: Unwanted pregnancy led to more than 800 girls dropping out
According to the Burundi ministry of education, for 2022-2023 period at least 879 students dropped out from school due to unwanted pregnancy out of the estimated 551,638.
This was revealed during an event steered by the Organization of First Ladies of Africa in Burundi (OPDAD-Burundi) on Wednesday last week, the event was part of...
PSG boss Luis Enrique snubs outgoing Kylian Mbappe as he names ‘exceptional’ pick for player of the season
Mbappe's situation and his exit from Les Parisiens saw a lot of questions raised over the relationship between Enrique and the forward, despite the Spaniard's constant praise of the 25-year-old. Enrique has not helped quell the rumours as he chose Vitinha as his player of the season despite Mbappe being involved in a spectacular 51 goals in 48...
Women in Africa face widespread discrimination in family laws
Discrimination against women and girls remains widespread in family laws across Africa according to the latest report released by Equality Now.
“Analysis of twenty African countries reveals gender inequality in marriage, divorce, custody, and property rights is being perpetuated by sex discrimination institutionalized within legal systems and customary laws.,” the report from Equality Now...