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Roncliffe Odit

@roncliffeodit

Journalist @bbcafrica | Lead Presenter @bbcswahili #DiraYaDunia | Member @FPA_Africa

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Former #Uganda #LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo has been found guilty of 24 charges of murder, outrages, attempted murder, imprisonment, armed attack, among others by the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Gulu, Northern Uganda. The verdict is still being delivered.

Former #Uganda #LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo has been found guilty of 24 charges of murder, outrages, attempted murder, imprisonment, armed attack, among others by the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Gulu, Northern Uganda. The verdict is still being delivered.
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#SouthAfrica unemployment rate has increased from 32.9% to 33.5% in the second quarter of the year. This means nearly 8.5 million people are currently out of jobs. The data also noted that women carry the burden of underemployment and lower work participation compared to men.

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OUR STATEMENT: The Foreign Press Association, Africa condemns the unjustified actions of Nigeria’s State Security Services (DSS) operatives to arrest and detain our colleague, Adejuwon Soyinka, West Africa Editor for the Conversation Africa, in Lagos on Sunday, 25 August 2024.

OUR STATEMENT:

The Foreign Press Association, Africa condemns the unjustified actions of Nigeria’s State Security Services (DSS) operatives to arrest and detain our colleague, Adejuwon Soyinka, West Africa Editor for the Conversation Africa, in Lagos on Sunday, 25 August 2024.
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#Ethiopia Images from #Meskel celebrations today. The holiday observed by Orthodox Christians to mark the finding of Jesus’ cross.

#Ethiopia Images from #Meskel celebrations today. The holiday observed by Orthodox Christians to mark the finding of Jesus’ cross.
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#Uganda journalists and key opposition figures of Kifefe Kizza-Besigye political formation People's Front for Freedom (PFF) continue to wait for Besigye's court appearance. But an hour later, he hasn’t been produced at the Makindye General Court Martial.

#Uganda journalists and key opposition figures of <a href="/kizzabesigye1/">Kifefe Kizza-Besigye</a> political formation People's Front for Freedom (PFF) continue to wait for Besigye's court appearance. 
But an hour later, he hasn’t been produced at the Makindye General Court Martial.
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#Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of #Marburg in the country. In a joint press briefing with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the capital Dodoma, President Samia Suluhu said health authorities have confirmed one positive case of the Marburg virus in the north-western region of Kagera.

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#DRCongo reports from the east say tens of thousands of civilians are fleeing fighting between the army and the M23.  The army is trying to re-take the town of #Masisi which was recently captured by the Rwandan backed rebels.  Humanitarian agencies say civilians are in danger.

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#M23 rebels in the east of the #DRCongo have denied accusations that their actions are causing a humanitarian catastrophe. Nearly 250,000 people have been displaced by the fighting this year and thousands have just fled the town of #Minova which the M23 captured a few hours ago.

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Today, on the #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate our very own—women trailblazers shaping our industry across Africa and beyond. Their resilience, courage, passion and dedication keep the world alive, informed and inspired. We see you, we honor you today and always. #IWD2025

Today, on the #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate our very own—women trailblazers shaping our industry across Africa and beyond. Their resilience, courage, passion and dedication keep the world alive, informed and inspired. 

We see you, we honor you today and always.

#IWD2025
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It is a sad day for the legal profession as we bid farewell to a man who taught us what it means to be distinguished professionals. A man of irrefutable poise and honourable character, whose life exemplified duty to service and dedication to Justice. Our hearts sink today, for we

It is a sad day for the legal profession as we bid farewell to a man who taught us what it means to be distinguished professionals. A man of irrefutable poise and honourable character, whose life exemplified duty to service and dedication to Justice. Our hearts sink today, for we
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Catch this BBC interview and understand what truly transpired between police and mothers of victims who gave out the notice of peaceful demonstrations on June 25th 2025. It’s police who went against what was agreed. If anyone is to be called terrorists, it should be the police!

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC has sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of crimes that include war crimes.

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC has sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of crimes that include war crimes.
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Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina has named Gen. Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo, the former Director of the Military Cabinet as the Prime Minister. #MadagascargGenZ