OFFICIAL: Zimbabwe's🇿🇼 President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, 83, has signed into law a legislation that extends his term in office by 2 years to 2030.
Zimbabweans will no longer vote for a president; instead, parliament will elect the head of state.
The racist, dehumanising remarks against @KMbappe by Paraguayan Sen. Celeste Amarilla are despicable, regrettably not isolated.
States & sports organisations must prevent acts of racism & discrimination, and ensure independent and effective accountability. Social media must also prevent and address racial discrimination on their platforms.
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🚨 SENATOR OF PARAGUAY, CELESTE SINEZOR OPEN LETTER TO KYLIAN MBAPPÉ:
The problem is between you and me. I have never said anything against France. On the contrary, I stand with France. I studied at a French school from the age of 2 until I was 17, where I completed my education. I am who I am thanks to the Collège de l’Immaculée Conception and the education it gave me. We sang La Marseillaise and honored the French flag alongside our own. I speak French and I love visiting France. Last Christmas, I spent the holidays with my family in Courchevel, and we welcomed the New Year in Saint Tropez. This has nothing to do with France. The problem is with you.
Your arrogance and contempt angered me long before the match, when you said, “If we have to put our hands in the dirt, then let’s do it.” We are not stupid. We understood perfectly that by “the dirt,” you meant the Paraguayan team, and the Paraguayan team represents all of us. Then you said you were going to remove our makeup. We understood that too. All of Paraguay remained silent, myself included. We endured it.
During the match, your arrogance was obvious. Your contempt for every Paraguayan player was clear, as if they were beneath you. Without even covering your mouth, you shouted, “La concha de tu madre,” an extremely offensive insult in Latin America, and you know it.
Finally, you showed complete disregard for the health of our goalkeeper. That is something you simply do not do. Respect between rivals after a match is almost sacred, in war and in peace, in defeat and in victory. Yet you refused to shake his hand and shouted your victory in his face. In a single moment, you displayed contempt, arrogance, and poor manners. It hurt me, it hurt my entire country, and it hurt deeply. France should hold you accountable because it is a nation of honor, with centuries of history and savoir faire.
My posts were written in the heat of the moment, with my blood boiling, the blood of a mixed heritage, a beautiful blend of Indigenous and Spanish ancestry that runs through my veins. I wrote them while watching you mock those extraordinary Paraguayan players who fought as equals until the final whistle. However, I immediately regretted responding to you with the same insults that I myself receive. I realized I was repeating the very behavior I despise, so I deleted the post. I understand that my words offended you because humiliation hurts.
Now I demand that you also retract your statements and apologize to me. I will not tolerate your violence either. You do not know me. You have no idea who I am, and you have no right to say that I AM A DESPICABLE WOMAN, UNWORTHY OF THE OFFICE I HOLD.
I am a Senator of the Paraguayan Nation, elected by the people. Before that, I was a National Deputy, also elected by the people. Thousands of Paraguayan men and women voted for me and consider me their voice. My foremost duty is to speak for the Paraguayan people, to say what they cannot say, and to defend my country with my life if necessary.
I represent my country because I was freely elected. I was chosen in democratic elections to help make its laws and to be its voice. You have no idea what it means to be elected to defend your nation and represent its people.
Who are you to call me unworthy or despicable when you do not even know me? This is blatant gender based violence. This is political violence against a woman who earned her position through the democratic vote of her people. You insult me because I am a woman. You attack my dignity as a woman and as a political representative.
Retract your statements, honor your French citizenship, and apologize. Otherwise, I may pursue legal action for gender based violence.
Celeste Amarilla
Senator of the Paraguayan Nation
KNH has increased the cost of several medical services, with some fees more than tripling since April.
Here is how some charges changed:
— Endoscopy: up 208% to Sh20,000
— Ultrasound scan: up 167% to Sh4,800
— Colonoscopy: up 155% to Sh25,000
— Endoscopy + biopsy: up 150% to Sh22,500
— Colonoscopy + biopsy: up 137% to Sh27,500
— Consultation fee: up 35% to Sh1,550
With all due respect, Professor, you are a senior government official, an advisor, and you have the ear of the Head of State. Surely you can make a few calls and ask those very questions directly. Some of us ordinary wananchi only have X to vent our frustrations. Kindly make those calls on our behalf, then come back and brief us.
#ReclaimNairobi
When we say Engineers in Kenya are a big problem, such are the instances we have in mind. This section of the highway has a Resident Engineer In-Charge. But they let a contractor pile a death trap on the road and feel nothing about it! @KeNHAKenya@TheIEK@EngineersBoard@davis_chirchir
AN INNOCENT LIFE CUT SHORT. JUSTICE FOR LAURA WESONGA MUST NOT WAIT
I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ms. Laura Wesonga, a KMTC Busia Campus student, who was fatally shot during a police operation in Marachi Estate, Busia Town yesterday evening. I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, fellow students, and the people of Busia.
The police have a constitutional duty to protect life. No law enforcement operation should result in the loss of innocent lives. Every operation must be conducted with professionalism, restraint, and full respect for the Constitution.
I therefore call for an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation by @IPOA_KE with any officer found responsible held fully accountable. The @NPSOfficial_KE operations should be intelligence led, professional policing that protects innocent citizens while firmly dealing with crime.
The political temperatures in Busia must cool down immediately. I urge political leaders across Busia and the wider nation to fully embrace democracy. In a democracy, dissent is a right. Not everyone must support you. Using hired goons to intimidate rivals and settle political scores is primitive, illegal, and unacceptable.
#JusticeforLauraWesonga must be swift, transparent, and uncompromising. The people of Busia deserve security, accountability, and respect for the sanctity of human life.
Congratulations, my brother, on this remarkable achievement. I think it deserves a celebration as though you’ve just unveiled a new wonder of the world. Anyway, here we are.
#ReclaimNairobi
Comrade Lichuma from Mathare always stood with us.
We must call out the police for using their power excessively.
The instruments of power are doing what of they do best.
We shall not relent and we demand his release ASAP.
#FreeLichuma#MapinduziKE
Davis Lichuma was arrested on Gen Z Mashujaa Day, removed from a gazetted police station by Ruto’s rogue police squad who drive Subarus, mask their faces, and shoot innocent Kenyans and has since disappeared.
We demand his immediate release. It is also very unfortunate that abductions and torture are back.
#FreeDavisLichuma
Media reported that an Mp & his wife, through their company, got a 1 billion plus contract to rehabilitate Mombasa road. They did a shoddy job and it had to be tendered afresh. Today Kenyans online are discussing how the director is able to afford ugly shoes worth 2 million
@NationAfrica The only legacy he'll leave is making people poorer than he found them, killing innocent Kenyans demanding better. Nothing else matters at this point.
We have been to all these police stations but there's no trace of Lichuma. Cops won't tell us where they are holding him. Push! Push! Until Lichuma returns home.
#FreeLichuma