Nigerian Elections: Bola Tinubu, Kingmaker who wants to be King
Bola Tinubu is the candidate for the ruling party and is expected to retain support from President Buhari's base.
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Nigerian Presidential Candidate Profiles: Peter Gregory Obi, Father of The “Obidient” Movement
Peter Obi has run a populist campaign that has excited the youth making himself a contender in a race where his Labour Party is considered the underdog.
ICC Appeals Court Affirms LRA Commander’s Guilty Verdict
Dominic Ongwen was The Lord's Resistance Army Commander. He's been found guilty of 61 counts of crimes against humanity. Before the appeal, Ongwen was facing a 25-year sentence. LRA leader Joseph Kony remains in hiding. The US is offering up to $5 million for information leading to his arrest.
Tunisia out of The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup with Head Held High after Beating France 1-Nil
Bitter-sweet victory for Tunisia as the Eagles of Carthage defeated defending champs France, but that was not enough to usher them to the World Cup knockout round of 16 teams after Australia won the contest against Denmark.
Scientist Blasts Kenyan Media for Spreading GMO Misinformation
While It might be unintentional, Kenyan Media has used images that undermines GMO science and may create a false impression that GM foods are injected with toxins that are harmful if consumed by humans.
Kenya’s High Court Orders Halt of GMO Importation and Distribution Amid Raging Debate as Scientists Fight Disinformation
High Court Ruling is the latest twist in the ongoing GMO debate. Prof. Richard Oduor of Kenyatta University said Kenyan scientists have experience with GMO and has urged embracing the science.
Weekly Review: GMO Debate Rages On in Kenya. Azimio Defends 4 embattled IEBC Commissioners. Senegal Beats Qatar in FIFA World Cup Recap
Twitter war erupts between President William Ruto and Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga over a petition to remove four IEBC Commissioners who objected to the certification of Ruto's Win. GMO Debate Rages on a Cabinet Secretary Makes shocking remarks. Nigeria launches new redesigned currency to combat fraud. Ruto Takes the 7th Trip abroad since inauguration September 13. Senegal eliminates hosts Qatar from FIFA 2022 World Cup
AL-SHABAB: US OFFERS UP TO $10 MIL REWARD FOR INTEL TO ARREST LEADERS
Al Shabab has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Kenya, including the 2015 massacre at Garissa University that Killed 148 people, mostly students.
Rampant Racism in WFP and UN Bodies According to Staff Survey
There's no public record that WFP Executive Director and Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has addressed the racism issue that plagues a significant number of staff working at the Nobel Prize Winning organization.
NEWSY OCTOBER REVIEW ONGOING UPDATES
The month was full of news in Kenya, Africa, US and the the international front. This is our ongoing coverage of the month.
