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…
Explainer: What is at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?
Museveni’s long rule faces challenge from Bobi WinePrevious elections marred by violenceUganda an important security partner of foreign…
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…
US signs pact with Kenya under ‘America First’ global health plan
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 – The U.S. will provide more than $1.6 billion to Kenya’s health system under a…
Uganda says it has agreed with US to take people who may not qualify for asylum
KAMPALA, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Uganda has entered an agreement with the United States to take in nationals…
South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll
ANC faces declining support due to poor local government servicesLocal elections must be held before November in South…
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…
Ghana’s president urged to rally African leaders behind push for slavery reparations
Dec 20 (Reuters) – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama held talks with a global delegation seeking reparations for…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…
‘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…
Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election
KAMPALA, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Uganda’s government has restricted imports of Starlink satellite internet equipment weeks before a…