Issued on: 30/10/2021 – 17:52 Sudanese security forces on Saturday killed two protesters during mass anti-coup rallies, medics said, despite warnings from global powers who had urged restraint by the military. Hundreds were reportedly wounded. “Two demonstrators were killed in the city of Omdurman by the putschist military council,” the independent Central Committee of Sudan’s Doctors said in a tweet.The latest killings — in Khartoum’s sister city — bring the death toll since the outbreak of anti-coup protests on Monday to 11, with about 170 others wounded.Saturday’s protests came almost a week after the military last Monday detained Sudan’s civilian…
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Sudanese security forces have opened fire on massive demonstrations across the country against last week’s military coup, killing at least two protesters and injuring many more.According to reports on social media and claims by Sudanese pro-democracy organisations, pro-coup security forces have used live ammunition and teargas in several locations in Khartoum and its twin city Omdurman as well as in the city of Nyala.The two casualties were reported as unarmed demonstrators who had gathered with others outside the country’s parliament building in Omdurman. Gunfire was also reported in Khartoum in the central 40th Street area and around the Manshia bridge…
Singer, Tiwa Savage buried her father on Friday, September 3rd, 2021 and it was nothing short of glamorous. As expected celebrities and personalities from all works of life attended the burial to celebrate with the singer. The various styles on display at the blue-themed event was the highlight of the occasion and your favourite celebrities spared no cost in looking breathtaking. Here are some of the best Asoebi styles from the event. 1. Toke Makinwa 19 Celebrity Looks From Toyin Abraham’s Star-Studded #TheGhostAndToutToo Premiere 2. Stephanie Coker 3. Lily Afe 4. Mo Abudu 5. Ini Edo 6. Sharon Ooja…
Issued on: 30/10/2021 – 09:08 Sudanese anti-coup protesters plan to flood the streets Saturday to demonstrate against a military takeover that has derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule and triggered deadly clashes. The military on Monday detained Sudan’s civilian leadership, dissolved the government and declared a state of emergency, leading to a chorus of international condemnation.Street protests erupted against the coup, triggering a crackdown by the security forces that has left dead at least eight demonstrators and wounded around 170.Despite the bloodshed, the protesters remain defiant, with organisers hoping to stage a “million-strong” march against the military’s power grab…
For almost a decade, Kenya has consistently threatened the closure of Dadaab refugee camp in order to aggressively attain favorable political-economic arrangements from Western governments and international funding agencies. The camp is the third largest refugee camp in the world and resembles a town. Nearly 224,000 registered refugees are housed there. Usually terrorist threats in the camp are offered as a (rarely proven) motivator for the threatened closure, but this time it’s the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling in favor of Somalia, and against Kenya, in a maritime case, that has prompted this recent “playing politics” with Dadaab lives.…
Alaa Salah became a symbol of resistance in 2019, when the young Sudanese student climbed on to a car outside Khartoum’s military garrison to rally the crowd demanding the removal of dictator Omar al-Bashir.Dressed in a striking white toub robe and reciting a revolutionary poem, some called her Kandaka, a reference to the ancient Nubian queens of what is now Sudan who would lead warriors into battle.Her actions two years ago — and those of other women whose voices were suddenly thrust into Sudan’s political discourse — helped convince the country’s armed forces to end Bashir’s three-decade Islamist regime, ushering in a fragile…
The beautifully endowed Nigerian-born South-African-based body activist, and founder of the Boob Movement, Abby Zeus finally for the first time in a year slips into a bikini, after having her first child at age 21. Abbey Zeus in her post shared on her Instagram page had revealed that she was ashamed of her Post-Partum body, but little did she know that her new body is nothing but a blessing to her as she revels in her newly acquired thickness.READ ALSO: “I Used To Hate My Big Boobs” – Abby Zeus Says As She Shares New Nude Photos The mum-of-one, who…
De Kock (left) opened South Africa’s innings with captain Temba Bavuma (right) in the defeat by Australia before missing the win over West IndiesSouth Africa’s Quinton de Kock has apologised after refusing to take a knee and says he is “not a racist”.The wicketkeeper-batsman made himself unavailable for the T20 World Cup win against West Indies because he did not want to make the gesture.”I would like to start by saying sorry to my team-mates, and the fans back home,” he said. “If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am…
August 4, 2021 by Val Bowden Last updated on August 5th, 2021 at 06:45 pm Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a “foodie”, looking to meet interesting people, or wanting to lazily lay at the beach, South Africa is a travelers paradise. There truly is something for everyone. Few destinations rival South Africa when it comes to offering a wide range of attractions combined with easy and convenient regional travel. If you asked people why they travel to South Africa, you would certainly receive different answers – some would say it’s the pristine beaches, or the wildlife, or the breathtaking scenery, or the…
His decision comes after the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board announced that all players would be required to take a knee before World Cup games in the United Arab Emirates.The 28-year-old de Kock did not feature in South Africa’s game against the West Indies on Tuesday.”This is also the global gesture against racism that has been adopted by sportspeople across sporting codes because they recognise the power of sport to bring people together,” said a statement from CSA.”After considering all relevant issues, including the freedom of choice of players, the Board had made it clear it was imperative for the…