UN Deploys Human Rights Monitors in Chaotic Burundi
The United Nations in Burundi has completed the deployment of a team of human rights monitors to investigate allegations of human rights abuses in the […]
Uganda
Uganda: Besigye Returns to Prison for Treason – Lawyer
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who was charged with treason late on Friday for unlawfully declaring himself the winner of the Feb. 18 poll, was […]
Uganda’s Museveni Vows to Fight Corruption
Wearing his trademark khaki bush hat with chin strap and a dark business suit, Uganda’s veteran president Yoweri Museveni embarked on a fourth decade in […]
Uganda: Opposition Leader Arrested after Swearing Himself
Ugandan opposition leader, Kizza Besigye was arrested on Thursday after he swore himself to office as a president. Besigye, who is the leader of the […]
Africa Power Vision to Electrify Continent by 2063
A joint venture called Africa Power Vision (APV) is planning to electrify the African continent with reliable and affordable energy sources by 2063. The development […]
Kenya: Chinese Firm to Carry out Cross-Country Rail Project
The Kenyan government on Wednesday signed agreement with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) that will carry out a cross-country rail project to link the East […]
US Accuses Uganda of Rights Violations
The United States on Friday said Uganda has persistently violated the rights of its citizens and media in the aftermath of last month’s presidential election. […]
EU Calls Uganda to Publish Detailed Results of Feb. 18 Vote
European Union mission on Thursday called Uganda Electoral Commission to publish “without delay” the detailed results of last week’s presidential and parliamentary election, which the […]
Voting Starts in Uganda Presidential Polls
Voting is under way in Uganda’s presidential elections amid a shutdown of some social media sites in the country. After reports of delays in some […]
Uganda: Clashes on the Eve of Elections Kill One Person
At least one person has been killed and several others wounded following clashes in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, between police and supporters of main opposition presidential […]