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At least 15 people were burnt alive or shot dead in a horrific attack in central Burundi after armed men blocked off a road and started killing travellers, security sources said on Sunday.
In May, Burundi held a presidential election which was won by Evariste Ndayishimiye, candidate of the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party.
Ndayishimiye was hurriedly sworn in after the untimely death of president Pierre Nkurunziza in June.
Rights violations continue
The Council encouraged donor countries which had suspended aid to Burundi to continue dialogue towards resumption of development assistance.
A report by a UN watchdog in September said human rights violations were still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder.
The country was plunged into a crisis in April 2015 when Ndayishimiye’s predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he ultimately won in July 2015.
His candidature, which was opposed by the opposition and civil society groups, resulted in a wave of protests, violence and even a failed coup in May 2015.
Hundreds of people were killed and over 300,000 fled to neighboring countries.
(Reuters) - The Asia Cup has been postponed for a second year after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said yesterday there was no room on the calendar to host the rescheduled tournament.
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Five armed men have stormed an Eastern Cape police station, making off in a police van with several firearms.
A 15-year-old girl who was allegedly molested at a western Jamaica hospital by a nursing assistant last Friday was reportedly being overwhelmed by demons she was silently battling due to sexual assault by a relative in 2017, driving her to the...
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson is fighting for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. In her county, one health clinic in a predominantly Black neighborhood has yet to receive any doses.
Jrue Holiday turned a short jumper into a three-point play with 1:32 to go, then added a driving hoop 33 seconds later Saturday night, allowing the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to stall a Sacramento Kings rally and pull out a 129-128 victory without Most Valuable Player candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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(Trinidad Guardian) COCORITE couple Randy Ali and Cindy Chatar were gunned down in their home on Saturday night.
The article Trinidad: Cocorite couple killed appeared first on Stabroek News.
Kevlon Anderson secured his first contract with the Guyana Jaguars on Thursday, a step in his career which he feels is one of the most significant so far.
The article Anderson sees Jaguars contract as significant step in career appeared first on Stabroek News.
WGN No charges will be filed against a juvenile involved in the death of 12-year-old Erica Gibson due to “access to an unsecured gun.” Gibson was shot Saturday night in the Carriage Hills subdivision at around 10 p.m. She was pronounced dead a short time later. In a press release Tuesday afternoon, Hazel Crest police […]
Nine persons who were caught consuming alcohol at Vergenoegen after the curfew on Saturday night were arrested by members of the Joint Services.
The article Nine held outside Vergenoegen beer garden for breaching curfew appeared first on Stabroek News.
[Dalsan Radio] At least four soldiers have been killed and several injured after clashes at a security checkpoint outside Somali capital.
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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As part of an effort to cement national synergy among civil society institutions in Liberia aimed at defeating impunity via the full and timely implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Report, The National Consortium to Eliminate Impunity in Liberia was established on Monday, May 31, 2021 by 20 registered institutions to ensure the establishment of a War Crimes Court in Liberia.
THE year 2020 was defined by the COVID-19 pandemic which left all segments of society in Africa affected. Some areas suffered more than others, but none have been spared. In the democracy and good governance space, analysts, civil society groups, donors, and implementers were worried that the onset of the pandemic would drive a rise in authoritarianism. Today, a year after the first case emerged, and despite some evidence that suggests authoritarian governments may have reduced civic and political space, one cannot ipso facto conclude that this is indeed so. Societal dynamics have certainly changed in many countries, but the evidence around the effects on democratic engagement is mixed. On one hand, authoritarian governments may have seized on the pandemic to tighten control of the civic space and freedom of expression. In some cases, public health measures enabled them to further restrict the ability of opposition candidates to engage citizens and mount effective campaigns. In Uganda, for instance, the government prevented Bobi Wine, a popular musician and charismatic opposition leader, from campaigning and performing, citing public health risks. Bobi Wine was eventually arrested for violating COVID-19 restrictions. The restrictions on Bobi Wine’s movement and actions, however, predated the advent of the pandemic. He had been detained several times in the past on different charges. In Guinea, where incumbent President Alpha Condé sought a controversial third term in a contentious election, the context unfolded differently. Because of social distancing and other prophylactic contingencies, voters were instructed to leave the polling station immediately after the vote. These measures undermined the credibility of the electoral process. It is standard practice for voters and party representatives to remain at the polling station and observe the vote counting. These measures did not only reduce the transparency of vote tabulation and transmission of results, they also benefited the incumbent. On the other hand, civil society and democracy actors have adjusted accordingly and found other avenues to further their engagement. Much has been said and written about digital democracy and how it may be the way of the future. COVID-19 has forced an acceleration and expansion of this trend. Civil society organisations and their partners have capitalised on technology and leveraged on digital platforms, such as Zoom, Teams, and others, to carry on their activities. In response to public health measures, they have moved their critical initiatives — that is, training workshops, rallies, and other gatherings — online where skilled trainers and facilitators now have access to higher numbers of participants. Online programming offers several advantages, including the transferability of content. Training can be portable and offshored if the local environment is particularly sensitive. Training materials can be more easily shared. With a few country exceptions, mainly in the Sahel and central Africa, there has been a seamless transition
The police have identified the man who died following a home invasion on Featherbed Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine last night.\tHe is 23-year-old Andrew Thomas of Ensom City, Spanish Town, St Catherine.\tAnother man and a one-year-old girl were...
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has said the high performance camp here will continue in small groups today despite fast bowler Marquino Mindley testing positive for COVID-19.
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At least 12 people, including a senior army officer, were killed and several others wounded in a roadside ambush in central Burundi, administrative and medical sources said on Monday.
ABC7 Chicago comedian, actress and 'Windy City Live' contributor Erica Watson has passed away from COVID-19, according to her family. You may remember Watson from her many appearances on 'Windy City Live' with Val and Ryan. She also appeared in the Oscar nominated film 'Precious,' as well as 'ChiRaq.' Watson's family said she died Saturday […]
Analysis - Mass graves keep cropping up in Zimbabwe. The killings of civilians date back years, but wounds remain. The hurdle to healing is the government, experts say.
Ethiopian migrants protest outside the headquarters of international organizations in Aden after a fire killed dozens of migrants at a holding facility in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Human Rights Watch said the fire was started by Huthi rebels.
LAKE BALBOA - A high-speed crash in Lake Balboa on Saturday night involving two vehicles left one man dead and two others injured. The crash happened about 7 p.m. on Sherman Way near Whitaker Avenue, according to Los Angeles police Sgt. R. Brunson and a news photographer at the scene. 'The driver who died was […]
Defense attorneys for Greg McMichael and Travis McMichael, the father and son charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, are asking prosecutors to stop calling the 25-year-old a “victim.' According […]
The post Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers Ask That He Not Be Called A ‘Victim’ In Court appeared first on Essence.
Four more persons have died due to COVID-19 amidst what the Health Ministry has acknowledged to be a “surge” in new cases, with the virus spreading faster and with deadlier results.
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An emotional Jabulani Moagi has pleaded with members of society to accept that people with mental problems are human beings who have the right to life.
Dear Editor,
The recent happenings in which members of our police force have been accused of acts of fraud and violence towards members of the public must be a wake-up call for us to make a serious effort to address the need to include the instilling of some sort of ethical education into their training programme.
The article Revival of this course can help in filling this moral void in our society appeared first on Stabroek News.
When 99 of the 278 pupils reported for Term Three studies on Monday, they were surprised to find their classrooms occupied.
Three persons died last night after a speeding car plowed into a group of persons who had gathered at the side of the road at Kairuni on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway.
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In Northern Mozambique, hundreds of internally displaced people find shelter in a sports centre in Pemba, more than a week after jihadists staged a deadly raid on the northern Mozambican town of Palma.
An overladen truck on Saturday night destroyed a section of the Pirara Bridge in the Rupununi and emergency repairs of $25m are planned, according to Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill.
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Two men died and another was seriously injured after the car they were in crashed along the Timehri Public Road on Saturday night.
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