Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Ugandan Author Tortured For Criticising the Government In His Book.

Prior to his arrest, Mr Rukirabashaija had released his critical political satirical book “The Greedy Barbarian” which took on the corrupt government of Uganda and other African leaders.
Despite the backlash from his previous book, Kakwenza upon his release has gone on to chronicle his account of the torture and abuses he suffered in the hands of the CMI in his new book, Banana Republic.

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Togolese International Footballer, Kossi Koudagba, Dies from Malaria Illness

Due to the suspension of the top-tier league in Togo as a result of coronavirus pandemic, Kossi Koudagba left the city of Kara and headed to his childhood town Devie (in the suburbs of the capital Lomé) to spend time with his family members. It was during this period he fell ill and died of malaria at the age of 25.

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