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Kagweni Micheni

Africa Reporter

Uganda's parliament passes amendment to anti-LGBTQ bill

The Ugandan government has passed an amended version of their anti-homosexual bill which originally called for a 20-year prison term for those who identify as LGBTQ.
Africa • 03 May 23

Cameroonian women travel to Dublin to thank Irish nuns

A group of 21 women are travelling to Dublin to show their appreciation for Irish nuns who taught them in Cameroon during the 1980s.
World • 26 Apr 23

I'm in fear for my life, says student trapped in Sudan

Tarteil Omar, a 19-year-old medical student in the Sudanese capital, told RTÉ News that she has been praying that her home would not be one of those hit.
World • 25 Apr 23

Third wave of cost-of-living protests in Kenya

Across Kenya, citizens woke up to a third wave of protests and civil unrest on Thursday, as demonstrators vowed to hold the country's government accountable for cost-of-living increases.
World • 30 Mar 23

'Phenomenal' first GAA blitz in Uganda

A Kilkenny hurling legend has described the experience of seeing children in Uganda take part in their first blitz as "phenomenal".
Africa • 17 Mar 23

Africa acutely affected after a year of war in Ukraine

Africa has acutely felt the effects of the war in Ukraine because it heavily relies on grain imports from Russia and Ukraine during an ongoing drought emergency.
World • 26 Feb 23

'Obidients' are banking on a Nigerian election upset

Today, voters in Nigeria will vote in a general election. A credible third-party candidate is leading in the polls, and his election would count as a major upset, reports Kagweni Micheni.
World • 25 Feb 23

Irish nun leads pilgrimage to see Pope in South Sudan

A pioneering Irish nun has completed a nine-day walking pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in conflict-torn South Sudan.
Africa • 03 Feb 23

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