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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.
Major General Antony Anderson will continue as commissioner of police for at least another three years as the Office of the Services Commissions (OSC) continues to face criticisms for refusing to disclose the top cop’s employment contract. “I...
[Premium Times] The police has launched an operation with the view to rescuing the victims unhurt.
[Nation] Despite being rocked with cases of unrests, Chesamisi High School in Bungoma County performed impressively in the recently released 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
By ABDULRAHMAN ZEYAD and ZEINA KARAM Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Chanting anti-American slogans, thousands of Iraqis converged on a landmark square in central Baghdad on Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of the killing of a powerful Iranian general and a top Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike. Roads leading to Tahrir Square were closed off and security was tight as the crowds gathered in response to a call by powerful Iran-backed militias for a rally marking the occasion and demanding the expulsion of U.S. troops from Iraq. 'No, no to America!' shouted some in the largely mask-less […]
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[Premium Times] The civic space is the bedrock of any open and democratic society.
Eight people have died in the Western Cape after their homes were destroyed in separate blazes over the Easter weekend.
The Denmark-headquartered Blue Water Shipping (BWS) has opened an office in Guyana and is looking to provide a number of services for the energy sector including import and export, freight forwarding, and personnel logistics.
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the employment contracts of the police and tax commissioners should be made public. However, he said there may be “legal hurdles” that have to be surmounted before the documents for Major General Antony Anderson...
Kenya court has stopped government from closing the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) - Deaths from COVID-19 in the US have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average, matching the frightening peak reached last April, and cases per day have eclipsed 200,000 on average for the first time on record, with the crisis all but certain to get worse because of the fallout from Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
With former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris declared the winners of the 2020 presidential race on Saturday, much of the nation was finally able to let a sigh of relief . As Blavity previously reported , both Harris and Biden took the stage on Saturday night to thank their supporters and lay out their vision for the country. While the mood was highly celebratory, both speeches fully acknowledged that much work needs to be done to fix a country broken by a pandemic , economic crash, racial injustice and hostile partisan divides. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has not yet shown signs of giving up his blatantly false accusations that he was the real winner of the race, and it's unclear how he and other Republicans will ultimately approach the incoming Biden administration. There’s still a long time between now and Biden’s inauguration on January 20, 2021. Here are six things to expect between now and then:
The Ministry of Health today said that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
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Forty-two-year-old former office assistant Derrick Mohabir was on Friday acquitted of charges of raping and robbing a female police officer.
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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 SWV singer admitted the real reason behind her discomfort during the early stages of her Verzuz celebration with Xscape on May 8.
Students of the University of Guyana’s (UG) Faculty of Engineering and Technology are now able to gain practical experience in the development of drilling fluid (MUD) for the Oil and Gas Sector following the launch of a MUD lab at the Turkeyen Campus.
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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.
A forty-one-year-old East Canje, Berbice hire car driver yesterday morning woke up to discover his car was missing.
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With the SRD grant deadline looming once again, civil rights organisations are demanding another extension for those affected by COVID-19.
A woman was hospitalized after her boyfriend shot her during a verbal altercation on Saturday night in Grant Park, according to Atlanta Police.
