February 18, 2021

The Union Nations has condemned an attack by the Ugandan security forces that left several journalists injured warning of possible sanctions if the attacks continue.

The journalists were reportedly reporting on the opposition MP and musician Bobi Wine as he was highlighting allegations of human rights abuses in the country.

The police said security personnel were dispersing an uncontrolled crowd and said it was unfortunate that journalists were injured.

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It comes amid growing concern at the ongoing clampdown against the opposition following President Yoweri Museveni’s victory in a disputed election.

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International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality both at home and in Diaspora!

On 16th February 2021, The Imo Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs to Governor Hope Uzodimma organised and Chaired a strategic meeting for planning of an event to mark International Women’s Day across the Diaspora. Chief Celia Osakwe-Hibbert is said to have been focused on the irreplaceable contributions women continue to make, especially the effective Covid19 response and recovery efforts demonstrated by women leaders …

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) on Wednesday told villagers to stand and fight armed bandits instead of running away, a comment that has generated outrage from Nigerians.

Magashi, in a trending video posted by AIT, said he wonders why people should be running away from bandits, who only come with about three rounds of ammunition, only to fire shots and people ran away.

He said in their younger days, they would stand and fight aggression coming to them no matter the level of fire coming from their aggressors.

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