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Dec 30, 2019
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27 Sentenced To Death In Sudan For Torture And Murder

27 members of security forces in Sudan have been sentenced to death by a court in the country for torturing and murdering a teacher, reported some media on December 30, 2019. The torture and murder of the teacher took place during the mass demonstrations that led to the ousting in April 2019 of the country's former dictator Omar al-Bashir. A great move by the transitional government in Sudan, that sends a strong warning to members of security forces anywhere in the world, who

Dec 29, 2019
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Ngorongoro Crater's Fausta Dies At 57

The iconic black female rhino called Fausta that lived most of its life in the wilderness of Ngorongoro Crater National Park in Tanzania, has died at the age of 57 of natural causes, reported some media worldwide on December 28, 2019. In the last few years before its demise, Fausta is said to have lived in a sanctuary within the famous crater. At 57, Fausta is believed to have been the oldest rhino in the world. Life expectancy of rhinos is between 37-43 years. ______________

Dec 28, 2019
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Vehicle Bomb Blast Kills 90 In Mogadishu

A vehicle bomb blast in Somalia's capital Mogadishu in the morning hours of December 28, 2019, has left at least 90 people dead and over 100 wounded, reported some media. According to the reports, the deadly blast occurred at a security checkpoint after a suicide bomber driving a vehicle loaded with explosives pushed the detonation button. The bomb attack becomes one of the deadliest in Mogadishu in recent years. Last update: December 29, 2019 ______________________ © 2015 -

Dec 26, 2019
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Burundi's Nkurunziza Reiterates Not To Run For 4th Term

President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi on December 26, 2019 said he will not run for a fourth term in the country's presidential election in 2020. That was reported by some media. This is the second time the president has said that. The first time was last year. President Pierre Nkurunziza was re-elected for a third term in a highly controversial presidential election in 2015. Even earlier this month, President Paul Kagame of neighboring Rwanda, also said he may not run for a

Dec 26, 2019
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Christmas Recognized As Official Public Holiday By Sudan's Government

The transitional military/civilian government in Sudan has recognized Christmas as official public holiday, reported some media on December 26, 2019. In recognizing the iconic Christian holiday, the government reportedly said it did that to promote religious equality in Sudan. Public celebration of Christmas in Sudan was banned in 2011 by the country's ousted leader Omar al-Bashir. ______________________ © 2015 - 2019 Africa Up To Date. All Rights Reserved

Dec 26, 2019
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God Loves Everyone, Even The Bad Guys, Says Pope Francis On Christmas Day

In his annual traditional Christmas message, Pope Francis on December 25, 2019 said, among others, God loves everyone, even the bad guys. A very powerful message, indeed, from the pope, that may pose a huge challenge to those who violate human rights, as well as perpetrators of other forms of hatred against others. ______________________ © 2015 - 2019 Africa Up To Date. All Rights Reserved

Dec 19, 2019
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Severe Drought In Southern Africa With Catastrophic Human And Environmental Consequences

Southern Africa is experiencing severe drought that has resulted in catastrophic human and environmental consequences, reported some media on December 18, 2019. More specifically, the devasting drought is said to have affected crop and livestock farming hence food shortages, with over 60 million people in the region facing hunger. Among the hardest hit countries in this respect are reportedly Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia. Also, the drought has triggered change in natural eco

Dec 17, 2019
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Pakistan's Ex-President Pervez Musharraf Sentenced To Death

A court in Islamabad, Pakistan, has sentenced the country's former president Pervez Musharraf to death for high treason, reported some media on December 17, 2019. The ex-president is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. General Pervez Musharraf was Pakistan's president from 2001 to 2008, following seizure of power in a military coup in 1999. ______________________ © 2015 - 2019 Africa Up To Date. All Rights Reserved

Dec 15, 2019
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Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh Crowned Miss World 2019

Miss Jamaica, 23 year old model Toni-Ann Singh, was crowned Miss World at the 69th Miss World pageant held on December 14, 2019, in London, England. Toni-Ann Singh is the fourth Miss World from Jamaica. First and second Miss World 2019 runner-ups were Miss France and Miss India respectively. ______________________ © 2015 - 2019 Africa Up To Date. All Rights Reserved

Dec 15, 2019
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Sudan's Ex-President Omar al-Bashir Jailed

A court in Sudan's capital Khartoum has sentenced the country's disgraced former president Omar al-Bashir to two years in jail for corruption and money laundering, reported various media on December 14, 2019. Omar al-Bashir, also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague for: crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide in the country's Darfur region, was forced to go in April 2019 after months of massive street pro-democracy protests nationwide. Afte

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