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Pope Francis kisses a child during the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, June 20, 2018. / Internet photo
International

Pope criticizes Trump administration policy on migrant family separation

Thursday, June 21, 2018
To stop refugees from entering the country, Hungary has built a fence on the Hungary-Serbia border. / Internet photo
International

Hungary criminalises helping migrants

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Libyan authorities are also struggling to 'conquer the shocking scale' of fuel theft. / Internet photo
Africa

Clashes cut Libya's oil output by nearly half

Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Africa

Militants surrender in southern Algeria: ministry

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Gambiau2019s President Adama Barrow. / Internet photo
Africa

Gambia's Adama Barrow promises justice after police kill two demonstrators

Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Africa

Kenya: Audit in maize saga reveals infected produce in stores

Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Africa

Zimbabwe: Govt slashes mobile data by 60 percent a month before elections

Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Africa

Nigeria: Court orders shell to pay $3.6 billion fine over oil spill

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Residents destroying drugs. Proliferation of the illicit brew is rampant in the Eastern Province.

Nyagatare: Fight against illicit drugs paying off

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Dr Fidu00e8le Masengo, the executive director of KIAC. File.

Africa now has its own arbitration; will disputes be resolved on the continent?

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Children go through drills during a sports activity at Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. File.

First rehabilitation centre for women delinquents to be open by December

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Secondary school students attentively listen to a teacher during a lesson. File.
Technology

Parents, teachers welcome ban on cell phones in schools

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat holds the instruments after they were signed by the heads of state and representatives from various African countries in Kigali earlier this year. File.

AU targets 30 countries to ratify AfCTA by December

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The Deputy Ombudsman, Odette Yankurije chats with Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye in the meeting (Sam Ngendahimana)

New Rwf8bn project to fight graft, enhance access to justice

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Refugees evacuated from Libya are learning French in Niamey. File.
Africa

World Refugee Day: UNHCR head flies to Niger with abused migrants

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
IDP Model village in Mamba sector, Gisagara district got electricity.

FEATURED: How electricity connectivity has improved livelihoods of residents in Gisagara district

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Cargo at Kenya Ports Authority.

FEATURED: Kenya Ports Authority easing cost of trade for Rwanda

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
(L-R) Ecobank Rwanda Managing Director Alice Kilonzo Zulu, Crystal Ventures Chief Financial Officer Felicien Muvunyi and EY Rwanda partner Allan Gichuhi during the breakfast meeting. Courtesy.
Business

Tax incentives to boost industry in EAC

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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Business

South Africa proposes 5% black ownership in mining firms

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
A car that belongs to the Executive Secretary of Nyabihu was burned by the attackers. (Courtesy)

Two dead in armed attack in Nyaruguru District

Wednesday, June 20, 2018