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UNESCO reports that at least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty so far in 2024. More than 60% of the killings took place in countries in conflict, the highest percentage in more than ten years. Of the 42 journalist killings in countries in conflict, 18 took place...

Sheikh Nayabagabo Salum was formally invested as the new Mufti (Leader) of the Islamic Community of Burundi (COMIBU) in a ceremony at the Ingoma Stadium in Gitega. Chaired by Sheikh Gihete Youssuf, the event was a solemn occasion marked by mutual pledges of support and commitments from both the newly appointed Mufti and the Islamic community.

The Independent National Commission for Human Rights in Burundi (CNIDH) commemorated the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Rights

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...

The El Niño phenomenon caused torrential rains, floods and landslides, has affected more than 237,000, leaving 42,000 displaced according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).  “29 dead and 175 people injured, since the start of the rainy season in September 2023. Women are mostly affected,” a press release from...

A Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza who works for a local media house in Burundi was arrested since last Saturday April, 13th, 2024 according to a joint statement issued by various organizations of media professionals that included the Burundi Press House and the Association of female journalists in Burundi. “We organizations of media professionals gathered...

The Muslim holy month is upon us once again, where A billion Muslims worldwide are celebrating it and spending it in spiritual reflection, fasting, and worship. Ramadan marks the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, but its dates change each year according to the Gregorian calendar. Here is what you need to know about Ramadan, and all...

The Tanzania Police Force said that on Thursday 28 March 2024 the West Urban Police Force arrested 12 people on suspicion of eating during the holy month of Ramadan. Confirming the arrest of the suspects, the Acting Police Commander of the West Urban Region, Abubakar Khamis Ally said that the young men have been...

The East African Community (EAC), has received a grant from the African Development Fund (ADF) for support to the areas of Payment and Settlement Systems

Ahead of the 2nd EAC World Kiswahili Day celebrations that is being held in Kampala, Uganda