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Agritech Start Up Seeks to Revolutionize Farming in Uganda
AgriShare is a social enterprise which uses mobile digital technology to connects farmers to services like land for hire, tractors, irrigation equipment, and labor and value addition…
Rwanda: Minister Suspended, Put Under House Arrest Over Corruption
He has also been put under house arrest while being investigated for "serious cases of corruption", the Rwanda Investigation Bureau tweeted.
Shabaab Militants Overrun AU Base, “Over 30” Burundian Soldiers Feared…
The chairperson of the AU commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said he paid tribute to the Burundian peacekeepers who lost their lives, but did not say how many died.
Jailed Rwandan Gov’t Critic Paul Rusesabagina Paralyzed, Daughter Says
Rusesabagina is currently serving a 25-year prison term on terrorism charges after a trial his supporters say was a sham and riddled with irregularities.
Kenyatta Asks Deputy Ruto to Resign for ‘Not Being Helpful’
Kenyatta accused Ruto of not doing enough to help the country deal with the struggling economy, and said he shouldn't criticize the government from within.
Experts: In British Refugee Deal, Kagame Gets Chance to Polish Face
According to the British government, the idea will deter individuals from attempting risky crossings of the English Channel and will put human-smuggling organizations out of business.
South Sudan: Traders Want Kiir, Machar to Pay $100 Million for Feeding Troops
Early this month, the government promised that their money would be paid by Wednesday.
Kenya Mourns President Mwai Kibaki
President Kenyatta led the tributes, saying Mr Kibaki had "led the charge to keep the ruling party accountable" and had "earned the abiding respect and affection" of this nation.
Welby Not Happy With British Plan to Send Migrants to Rwanda
Delivering a sermon on Easter Sunday at Canterbury Cathedral, Justin Welby said the strategy announced last week by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson posed "serious ethical questions".
Rwanda: Muslims Contemplate Suing Gov’t Over Morning Prayer Call Ban
"We are not happy… during Ramadan it is adhan which tells us that it is time to start fasting, and not all Muslims in Rwanda have alarm clocks," says another resident, Nuhu Bihibindi.