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3 SAfrican peacekeepers wounded in east Congo
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) Reports say three South African soldiers have been wounded in eastern Congo. The South African Press Association on Thursday said one of the peacekeepers was seriously hurt when armed…
One injured as police battle Kasokoso residents
Police led by Kira Police Station DPC Peter Nkulega arrested Mr Kiggundu at about 10pm last night, for allegedly disregarding court summons. A rioter throws a tear gas canister at riot police.…
Uganda, DRC plan to repatriate Congolese refugees
State minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Musa Ecweru (R) exchanging business cards with the Congolese Internal Affairs Minister, Richard Muyez Mangenz (L). PHOTO: Peter Busomoke newvision By Raymond…
Museveni endorsed as NRM party Flag bearer
NRM leaders in Kampala Central division have endorsed President Museveni as sole party flag bearer in the 2016 elections newvision By Juliet Waiswa NRM leaders in Kampala Central division have…
Rescue teams search for DRC train crash survivors
Share A file picture shows a commuter train carrying Congolese peoplein Kinshasa. At least 37 people were killed when a train derailed in the southeast of the Democratic Republic…
Rwandan president General Paul Kagame’s dictatorship dwarfs General Idi Amin Dada’s rule
Most authoritarian leaders come across as caring and loving individuals who are keen to defend the defenceless. Behind this ‘sheep’s’ skin there is normally a ‘wolf’ waiting for the right opportunity…
RWANDA: 20 YEARS AFTER THE GENOCIDE, A STATE OF FEAR
I have many memories of Rwanda from my visit in 2010. But three stand out. I was among a small army of journalists from Kenya and Uganda flown into the…
Educate citizens about civic rights and duties
Ask anybody who knows anything about marketing and they will tell you that branding is as important as the quality of the goods or services under the brand. The Baganda of old…
South Sudan Political Detainees Released
Pagan Amum was once a staunch ally of the president Court in the South Sudanese Capital, Juba has officially released the four South Sudanese Political detainees accused of plotting to overthrow President Salva…
Congolese M23 rebels stuck in Uganda as they await confirmation of amnesty for alleged crimes
KAMPALA, Uganda - The civilian head of Congo's vanquished M23 rebel movement says hundreds of rebels are stuck in Uganda as they await confirmation of amnesty from Congo's government. Rene…