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ICJ to rule on DR Congo-Uganda reparations claim

(BBC) The International Court of Justice at the Hague is on Wednesday expected to hand down a verdict in the long-running case between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Both countries are demanding reparations from each other in relation to conflicts in the DR Congo’s mineral-rich Ituri province from 1998 to 2003. The court…

Prosecutors seek 30-year term for Compaoré in Sankara case

(BBC) Prosecutors in Burkina Faso are requesting a 30-year prison term for former President Blaise Compaoré, who is accused of complicity in the murder of revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara. Sankara was assassinated in 1987 and a trial was launched into his killing last year, after French authorities finally agreed to release military documents detailing the…

GOVT ENGAGING CITIZENS – KAWANA

By ZANIS: Government says it is engaging citizens by explaining what it is doing while listening to their plight. Ministry of Information and Media, Director-Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says government is using various platforms that include radio where there is a component of phoning in. Mr. Kawana was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on…

PRIORITISE SAFETY – NKOMBO

By Justine Akakulubelwa: Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Gary Nkombo, says there is a need to prioritize fire safety and rescue services in the country. Mr. Nkombo has therefore praised the Livingstone City Council for building modern dormitories for its fire and rescue officers. He has however advised the residents of Livingstone to be…

AT LEAST 90 HOUSES COLLAPSE IN CHILANGA

By Kasabula Muchimba: At least 90- Houses from two villages in Chilanga District have collapsed due to heavy rains experienced in the past two days. The two affected villages are Mubanga and Shampule. A Check by a ZNBC News crew found several families stranded and are being looked after by neighbours. And the affected families…
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