Rorisang Modiba delivers daily updates from around the world.
Nairobi – Kenya’s Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) is investigating the death by shooting of Rex Masai during anti-tax protests in Nairobi. Allegedly shot by a police officer, Masai’s death has sparked outrage and increased criticisms of police actions. Ipoa has reported multiple injuries among demonstrators and police officers and has also contacted Masai’s family, demanding police restraint and peaceful conduct. Over 200 people have been detained during the protests, with incidents of tear gas and injuries reported.
Tanzania – Mnemba Island, part of Tanzania’s Zanzibar island group, faced the threat of losing its vibrant coral reef due to climate change, overfishing, and human activities. The reef, crucial to local livelihoods and renowned for its beauty, began showing signs of stress, with warmer sea temperatures causing coral bleaching. Local communities started a conservation project to restore the reef and protect it from more damage, such as dynamite fishing and unregulated tourism. This project has already restored parts of the reef.
Malawi – Comedian Michael Usi, known as “Manganya”, has been sworn in as Malawi’s vice president following the death of Saulos Chilima in a plane crash. At 55, Usi, with a background in clinical medicine and youth development, received mixed reactions. Some questioned his seriousness due to his acting career, while others praised the appointment for honouring a political alliance. Usi, a prominent figure in Malawi for over two decades, has been involved in politics since 2019.
London – A new exhibition titled NAOMI: In Fashion at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum celebrates Naomi Campbell’s 40-year career as Britain’s first black supermodel. The exhibition shows her journey from being discovered as a shy teenager to her rise as a supermodel known for her extraordinary runway walk and media presence. The exhibition includes memorable outfits, like the Vivienne Westwood heels that caused her famous fall in 1993 and the Dolce & Gabbana gown she wore for community service. The exhibition also honours Campbell’s advocacy for equal rights in the fashion industry, including her historic achievement in 1988 as French Vogue’s first black cover girl.
Pictured above: During anti-tax protests in Nairobi, a police officer allegedly shot one of the protestors.
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