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Why Did Yale University Remove Twitter Banner With Rwandan Dictator Paul Kagame?

Removed Yale University's Twitter Banner with Paul Kagame

Yale University has promptly removed a Twitter banner promoting the Rwandan dictator General Paul Kagame. Although the reasons are unknown, it appears the banner was removed under pressure from activists, students, and professors and in light of recent publications by reknown authors and the United Nations Security Council, AfroAmerica Network has received information on the compelling reasons behind Yale University's swift removal of the Twitter banner. Below are some the reasons.

DR Congo: President Felix Tshisekedi, Facing Serious Crisis, Addresses the Nation

Joseph Kabila on his farm in 2018

Sources close to the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, have been telling AfroAmerica Network that his closest aides have pregressively increased their warnings against his collaboration with the former President Joseph Kabila since he got in power, almost two years ago. The failed coalition between Felix Tshisekedi's front, CACH (Cap pour le Changement) and Joseph Kabila's FCC (Front Commun pour le Congo), has now exploded into a national crisis that is threatening the institutions of the country. The crisis has pushed Felix Tshisekedi to address the nation on Sunday December 6, 2020. In a seemingly long-awaited speech of about 30 minutes, Felix Tshisekedi disclosed the proposals presented to him by his advisers and the people he said he has been consulting. Beyond an endless list of problems, roadblocks, conflicts, mismanagements, crises, and challenges, the main point disclosed in the speech is the end of the government coalition between his CASH and Joseph Kabila's FCC.

Uganda: Repression and Violences Against Opposition; Ugandan Dictator Yoweri Museveni Blames Foreign Powers and Homosexuals for Sponsoring Opposition

Bobi Wine arrested during the campaign on Nov 3, 2020

On 18 November 2020, Ugandan prominent opposition politician and music star, Bobi Wine whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was arrested again. Following his arrest, thousands of his supporters protested in the capital Kampala. The police, the army, local defense units, plain-cloth officers and intelligence operatives crushed the protests with heavy violence, including shooting with live amunitions and automatic weapons, and driving police and military cars and trucks straight into the marching masses.

Following the arrests and the killings, the situation is tense in Uganda, with the Ugandan dictator Yoweri Museveni accusing foreigh powers and homosexuals of being behind the riots and funding the opposition.

Tanzania: President John Pompe Magufuli Sworn In for a Second Term

John Magufuli in Nov 5, 2020 Swearing-in Ceremony

Tanzania's incumbent President John Pombe Magufuli of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), re-elected for a second term, has been sworn in on November 5, 2020. He will lead the country for the second and final term, as provided by the Tanzanian Constitution. Dr John Pombe Magufuli is AfroAmerica Network Black Man of Year 2015 (see AfroAmerica: John Pombe Magufuli, AfroAmerica Network Black Man of Year 2015)