Oddities & Intrigue
'HIV Warrior' Convinces President to Pardon Gay Men
(Photo courtesy The Nation)
Michel Sdebe, a man who uses his African heritage to approach controversies in a less confrontational manner, is credited with convincing Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade to pardon nine men accused of engaging in "unnatural acts".
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Committee Scraps Clause Locking Mugabe Out of Polls
(Photo courtesy The Standard)
The passage was seen as targeting the 88-year-old leader as it barred candidates older than 70 from participating in future elections.
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