Uganda orders two rights groups to halt work days before election
Uganda order comes amid allegations of repression, detentionsMuseveni seeks to extend rule, has changed constitution twiceUN reports rights…
Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Schools across parts of northern Nigeria started reopening on Monday, after months…
Veteran Ugandan leader eyes new term in election amid succession talk
Museveni faces seven challengers, main rival is Bobi WineMuseveni’s son is seen as potential eventual heirOil production expected…
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS…
‘Intended killings’: Tanzania’s election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
At least 13 killed in shooting at one cafe in city of Mwanza – witnesses and videoPolice targeted…
Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia
Item 1 of 2 A Swiss flag flutters on the headquarters of Nestle in Vevey, Switzerland, November 25,…
US reviews relationship with Tanzania over religious freedom, investment concerns
US issues security alerts after violent Tanzanian electionUN experts take note of reports of mass graves, call for…
Exclusive: South Africa will not interfere with US refugee program for white minority, email says
Tensions arose after South Africa raided US refugee site, arresting contractorsSouth African officials seek calm, suggest better communication…
US drops Uganda deportation order against Chinese dissident, lawyer says
Guan Heng helped document China’s alleged abuses against UyghursSupporters argued Guan faced risk of persecution in UgandaState Department…
Tanzania deploys police and army to prevent Independence Day protests
Security forces deployed to prevent protests in Dar es SalaamResidents fear violence, shops closedUN estimates hundreds killed in…
US suspends visa processing in Zimbabwe, embassy says
HARARE, Aug 20 (Reuters) – The United States has stopped processing most visas in Zimbabwe until further notice,…
Namibia honours victims of colonial genocide as reparation calls grow
WINDHOEK, May 28 (Reuters) – Namibia honoured the victims of mass killings during German colonial rule with an…