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Musicians lose up to Sh500,000 as pandemic mutes industry, study shows
Image Source As countries struggle to get their economies up and running amid the Covid-19 crisis, the music industry will be among sectors that will face a tough task to Read More..
Mory Kante, African Music Star and ‘Yeke Yeke’ Singer, Dies at 70
Image Source Guinean singer Mory Kante, an influential figure in African and world music, has died, his family said Friday. He was 70. Kante brought Guinean, and Mandingo, culture to the Read More..
Burundi President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye to be sworn in as soon as possible, court rules
Image Source A top court in Burundi has ruled that President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye be sworn in as soon as possible following the unexpected demise of his predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza. The Read More..
Vital Kamerhe, top aide to DRC president, on trial for corruption
Image Source A top aide to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi is set to go on trial for corruption, in an important case that has rocked Read More..
Don’t give Africa loans, write off debts, Magufuli says
Image Source Tanzanian President John Magufuli has urged the World Bank and other international lenders to write off debts to African countries, instead of giving loans for fighting the coronavirus Read More..