THE NEW ONLINE RULES IN TANZANIA NOT IN SUPPORT BY SOME NATIONALS

THE NEW ONLINE RULES IN TANZANIA NOT IN SUPPORT BY SOME NATIONALS

An activist in Tanzania saying new rules that restrict online content are infringing on peoples freedom of expression. Under the new legislation organizing planning or even supporting any form of demonstration is now illegal. The new rules have also banned sharing of information about the infectious outbreak of COVID-19 without the government’s permission. The Tanzanian authorities have removed rules governing head speech on the basis … Continue reading THE NEW ONLINE RULES IN TANZANIA NOT IN SUPPORT BY SOME NATIONALS

TEST KITS FOR MALARIA FOUND INEFFECTIVE

TEST KITS FOR MALARIA FOUND INEFFECTIVE

Scientists have revealed that the test kits that have been used for finding out whether one is with malaria are ineffective. The new study has found with the readily rapid diagnostic tests which are called RDT used in testing malaria are missing some positive CSP to those who have low levels of of the disease and to some patients who are symptomatic for malaria, those … Continue reading TEST KITS FOR MALARIA FOUND INEFFECTIVE

LEBANON STILL IN CHAOS

LEBANON STILL IN CHAOS

Rescue workers in Lebanon are searching for more than 100 people who are still missing. After the explosion devastated the port area in the capital bay route that is in Lebanon, the blast killed at least 100 people and has injured over 4000 people.   The whole city was shaken by the explosion and a mushroom cloud could be seen spreading over the port area. … Continue reading LEBANON STILL IN CHAOS

PEOPLE IN LEBANON EXPRESS ANGER TO THEIR GOVERNMENT

PEOPLE IN LEBANON EXPRESS ANGER TO THEIR GOVERNMENT

People in Bayrut have continued to express anger to their government to what they say is negligence that led to a huge explosion that happened in the capital Bayrut of Lebanon. President Michael Awon said that the blast was caused by 2750 tonnes of nitrate stored and safely in warehouse but many have accused the authority of corruption, negligence and mismanagement. The blast killed over … Continue reading PEOPLE IN LEBANON EXPRESS ANGER TO THEIR GOVERNMENT

GUINEA’S PRESIDENT TO RUN FOR THE THIRD TERM

GUINEA’S PRESIDENT TO RUN FOR THE THIRD TERM

Guinea’s ruling party has nominated president Alpha Okonde to run for a third term in elections due this year. The president is yet to formerly accept the nomination and give no indication of when he would respond. The president is taking advantage of the new constitution to overcome the second term. The opposition which boycotted referendum that was held in March is likely to criticize … Continue reading GUINEA’S PRESIDENT TO RUN FOR THE THIRD TERM

South Africa to Close Schools Again Over Coronavirus Surge

South Africa to Close Schools Again Over Coronavirus Surge

South Africa’s public schools will close again for a month from Monday to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus as the country grapples with surging infections, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. The country has now recorded 408,052 coronavirus cases, the fifth-highest in the world, and more than 6,000 people have died from the virus. Rising infections have caused concern among teaching staff, with unions calling … Continue reading South Africa to Close Schools Again Over Coronavirus Surge

Police Arrests Simba Fm Staff

Today 24th July 2020 morning, Uganda police evade simba fm premises at Bukoto and arrested four of its staff According to sources, this because of want peter Kibazo said on Facebook that the station had been placed under siege. Due to the current situation, the station programming is temporarily interrupted and they are now playing music. Continue reading Police Arrests Simba Fm Staff

Key Points From Presidential Address On COVID-19, Monday (23/June/2020)

Key Points From Presidential Address On COVID-19, Monday (22/June/2020)

Addressing the nation from State House Nakasero on 22/June/202 about COVID-19, President Museveni warned that Uganda has entered a “dangerous phase”, illustrated by the emergence of new positive cases within the population, in the areas of Kyotera and Amuru. READ MORE: Experts from Universities Reveal New Wave of COVID-19 In Uganda   Below are the key points in the presidential address about COVID-19 on 23/june/2020. … Continue reading Key Points From Presidential Address On COVID-19, Monday (22/June/2020)

John Magufuli Declares Tanzania Corona Free

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the government’s strategy on Covid-19. The government has stopped publishing data on the number of coronavirus cases in the country. On 29 April, the last day official data was released, there were 509 cases, with 21 deaths in Tanzania. However, Mr Magufuli said last week that only four patients were receiving treatment in the largest city, … Continue reading John Magufuli Declares Tanzania Corona Free

Uganda Registers 35 new COVID-19 Cases

Uganda Registers 35 new COVID-19 Cases

Uganda has registered 35 new COVID-19 cases making the total 557, this was announced by the Ministry of Health on 05 June 2020. “Results from samples tested on 04 June 2020 confirm 35 new COVID-19 cases. The total confirmed cases are now 557. 15 cases are among samples taken from Points of Entry while 20 cases are among samples of alerts and contacts,” tweeted the … Continue reading Uganda Registers 35 new COVID-19 Cases