Tanzania: EU Parliament Calls Out Maasai Evictions from Serengeti
[Survival International] In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament has condemned evictions of Indigenous Maasai communities under the guise of conservation. It also stressed that Indigenous rights are a non-negotiable prerequisite for any conse…
Uganda: Bobi Wine Clarifies Homosexuality Stance
[Nile Post] In the midst of growing controversy surrounding his recent comments on BBC regarding homosexuality, National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu remains non-committal, sparking intense public outbursts.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Police Release Naira Marley, Sam Larry
[Premium Times] Naira Marley and Sam Larry had been in police custody over the controversial death of rapper, musician and song writer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).
Rwanda: Dancer Titi Brown Acquitted, Court Rules Out Damages Payment
[New Times] The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on November 10 acquitted dancer Thierry Ishimwe, known as Titi Brown, of defilement charges.
South Africa: Zimdollar Knows Why Her Taxis Were Torched
[Scrolla] SABC’s outspoken uKhozi FM presenter, Zimiphi Zimdollar Biyela, has denied claims on social media that the burning of her family minibuses is connected to a public spat she had with Police Minister Bheki Cele.
Zimbabwe: Comedienne Mai Titi Freed After Successful Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
[New Zimbabwe] Local comedienne Felistas Murata aka Mai Titi has been freed after her conviction for using a hired car as collateral in a US$10 000 debt was set aside by the High Court.
Nigeria: MohBad – Court Extends Remand of Nurse, Friend in Police Custody
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, on Monday, has again sent into custody the auxiliary nurse, Fisayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq arrested by the police in connection with the controversial death of hip hop artiste, Ilerioluwa Alob…
Nigeria: Mohbad – Naira Marley, Sam Larry Released On Bail
[Premium Times] The duo have been in police custody for a month on allegations surrounding Mohbad’s death.
Uganda: Bobi Wine Over the Moon As UK Reverses Ban Over Controversial Anti Gay Lyrics
[Nile Post] The United Kingdom has officially lifted the ban on Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), widely known as Bobi Wine, after a decade-long exclusion.
Zimbabwe: Zimura, Chipfumbu War Ends
[The Herald] Muchaneta Chimuka — The nasty conflict between Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) and ‘ex-board member’ Phillip Chipfumbu, on allegation of misappropriation of the association’s funds has finally ended after the High Court threw a…