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DECRYPTAGE - S'il a des idées bien arrêtées et ambitieuses sur le sujet, Mauricio Pochettino, coach d'un PSG qui se déplace à Metz ce mercredi (21h), doit encore trouver la bonne formule sur les côtés. Le PSG et ses latéraux, une longue histoire. Longue, mais pas très glorieuse… Ces dernières années, ce secteur n'a pas
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Critics have called it a stunt to invite sympathy. Yet Amuriat says campaigning without shoes is a protest and that those who do not get its symbolism are missing a point.
Uganda is due to hold a general election on January 14. Amuriat and another opposition candidate, Bobi Wine have had their rallies violently dispersed by security forces or been arrested.
In mid-November, scores of people were killed as security forces attempted to quell protests against the arrest and detention of Bobi Wine.
Police has accused the candidates of addressing huge gatherings in contravention of regulations on COVID-19 prevention.
Swollen feet
In an interview with one of the dailies in Uganda, Amuriat said his feet hurt a lot and has to pour cold water on them in between campaign stops for some relief.
Doctors have cautioned him on the potential danger of contracting tetanus from cuts to his feet.
Yet Amuriat remains adamant. He says by refusing to wear shoes, he’s standing in solidarity with people whose wealth and opportunities have been stolen by the country’s longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.
JUST IN: FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat has been arrested at the border of Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts. The reason for his arrest is yet to be known📹 @MukhayeD#MonitorUpdates#UGDecides2021 pic.twitter.com/xopK4FMoD0
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) December 4, 2020
Museveni, in power since 1986 is seeking a new term. In 2017, he changed the constitution to remove age limits that would have stopped him from seeking re-election.
FDC is Uganda’s largest opposition party. In 3 previous elections, the party fronted veteran activist and retired army colonel Kizza Besigye for president.
BARCELONA, Spain — A British daredevil just climbed Barcelona’s Agbar Tower after being jailed for climbing The Shard, the U.K.’s tallest building in July 2019. He served half his six-month sentence for the climb. George King [...]
“My deepest sympathies are extended to the people of Ghana upon the death of former President Jerry Rawlings.\"
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NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stunned fans worldwide this week after revealing that he previously battled prostate cancer. The admission was... View Article
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Rich the Kid is accusing an airline of racial discrimination after being kicked off a flight. The rapper shared video of the incident on Dec. 4 via
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 December 2020: Vice President of Sierra Leone - Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh today committed Sierra Leone to the creation of a ‘Smart Africa’ – a bold vision of transforming Africa into a single digital market through collaboration. Speaking at a virtual board meeting today, vice president [Read More]
[Rwanda Govt] Kigali -- President Kagame has on Sunday joined catholic faithfuls from across the country at Kigali Arena, in a thanksgiving in honour of the first ever Rwandan cardinal His Eminence Antoine Kambanda.
Breakdancing, a street dance stylerooted within the Black community, has been added to the 2024 Olympic games, The athletic style... View Article
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[New Times] Antoine Kambanda has continued to make news since he was named Rwanda's first-ever cardinal back in October, and was later created towards the end of last month.
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has emphasised the need to accelerate digital connectivity, saying that the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that it is not a luxury.
The final round of group matches in this season's Champions League will be played this week with plenty still on the line.
[Africa In Fact] Abuja Declaration: broken promises
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East African Business Council (EABC) is urging East Africa Partner States to harmonise investment incentives and market East Africa as a single investment destination.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The candidacies of the Angolan Josefa Sacko for the post of AU Commissioner for agriculture, rural development , blue economy and sustainable environment, as well as that of the Rwandese Monique Nsanzabaganwa, for the vice chair of the African Union Commission, were analysed last Tuesday by the both countries' permanent representatives to the African Union (AU).
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia will face Algerian side Belouizdad in the First Round of the African Champions League.
“As a leading congressional advocate of debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries and a supporter of the Jubilee movement, I am especially proud of President Rawlings’ advocacy for African nations to have their international debts cancelled. Debt relief was critical to free more than thirty-five of the world’s poorest countries – including Ghana – from the burdens of international debts and enable them to invest their resources in health, education, poverty reduction, and infrastructure,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee.
The Supreme Court of the United States on Tuesday declined a request for an injunction that would have pressed pause on Pennsylvania’s effort to deliver the state’s 20 Electoral College votes to former Vice President [...]
[Africa In Fact] Strong medicine: the COVID-19 effect
[New Times] John Mugabo (not real name) lives in Gasabo district. He says that Umurage (\"Heritage for a Better Future\") radio drama series has helped him understand how couples should find a common ground when it comes to family planning debates.
