Neelam Rahim – neelam@radioislam.co.za 4 minute read 18 September 2022 15:50 pm CAT Senegalese President Macky Sall...
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Ethical, legal and human rights considerations in preparing for future pandemics and human disasters in Africa
Neelam Rahim - neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 minute read 16 September 2022 12:55 pm Pandemics constitute major public...
The Africa Report: Developments in the Tigray Region
Neelam Rahim - neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 minute read 15 September 2022 11:15 am CAT Head of the Africa Desk at the...
Face of Nigeria’s Lockdown Campaign Arrested for Hosting Party
A Nigerian actress was arrested after violating lockdown regulations by hosting a birthday party for her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, at her home. Ironically, Funke Akindele Bello is the star of Nigeria's 'Stay Home' campaign, which encourages people to respect the...
Uganda’s 75 Year Old President Makes Exercise Video
To encourage citizens to exercise at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is leading by example. He has released a video of himself working out in his office. Uganda has imposed a lockdown due to the global health crisis. Museveni...
Coronavirus Testing Centre Targeted by Ivory Coast Protesters
Residents in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, have demolished a coronavirus testing centre. The centre was being built in the district of Yopougon, where residents complained it was being constructed too close to their homes. Social media videos show people...
Kenya’s President Apologizes for Police Brutality
Umm Muhammed Umar 01.04.20 Police officers have been taking a more than tough stance in implementing a curfew put in place to stave off the spread of the coronavirus in Kenya. The night-time curfew, between 07:00 and 19:00 local time, was introduced last Friday....
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[LISTEN] Parliament becomes the scene of chaos once again.
Parliament was the scene of chaos once again during the debate on the State of the Nation Address on Tuesday. To no surprise the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were at the helm of the disturbances again. This time around, EFF leader Julius Malema accused President...
[WATCH] “Wits Has Always Been More Than a Job” – Adam Habib Bows Out as Vice-Chancellor
Wits University Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib has told Radio Islam it’s the right moment to leave Wits as the institution is financially stable, academically strong and has an incredible executive team. After eight years, Habib announced his resignation on Monday, adding...
Gas Attacks on Children – Zambian First Lady Weeps
Zambia's First Lady Esther Lungu broke down in tears and fell to her knees as she begged for an end to a wave of shadowy gas attacks that have mushroomed across the country. Police have been unable to apprehend those who have been targeting homes and schools by...
Ethiopia New Fake News, Hate Speech Law Causes a Furor
In Ethiopia, parliament has passed a law targeted at fake news and hate speech. The House of Peoples’ Representatives passed the Hate Speech and Misinformation Law three months after cabinet approved it. The law aims to prevent individuals from engaging in speech...
Chaos at Ports in Liberia Leaves Fuel Pumps Dry
Liberia is suffering a massive fuel shortage since late January, and the country’s government is feeling the pressure to keep fuel flowing at petrol pumps. Careless bookkeeping and poor port infrastructure are being blamed for the long queues at petrol pumps for...
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