Tag: Investigations
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Ugandan designer ‘depressed’ after dreadlocks cut in jail
Latif Madoi was well known in Uganda even before his affiliation with Bobi Wine. BBC | Latif Madoi, a prominent Ugandan designer, was at his fashion academy on 13 May when police officers marched into the building. To Mr Madoi’s suprise they put him in cuffs, arresting him and four of his students. They also…
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Analyzing Accusations of Russian Influence in African Politics and Media
In response to accusations regarding Russian disinformation campaigns in Africa, Anna Belkina, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, provides her perspective: Belkina acknowledges the accusations levied against RT by various sources regarding disinformation campaigns in Africa. She asserts that these allegations predominantly stem from Western mainstream media outlets and government establishments, which…
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Escalating Violence in Eastern DRC Forces Thousands to Flee as Fighters Close In on Strategic Town”
Amid escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, thousands of civilians are fleeing their homes as clashes intensify between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group. Reports from the region indicate that fighters have encircled the strategic town of Sake on Wednesday, marking a significant advancement towards Goma, the capital of…