Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo executed civilians
Members of the M23 rebel group stand guard as people attend a rally addressed by Corneille Nangaa, Congolese rebel leader and coordinator of the AFC-M23...
Category : Regional News
UN aid trucks come under attack in Sudan as over 4 million refugees flee the country
The convoy included trucks from the UN’s World Food Programme June 3 — United Nations trucks carrying aid for the war-torn Sudanese region of North...
Peace Talks or Power Play?: “Kabila’s Controversial Return to Goma Raises Questions About His Intentions”
By Dean Lubowa Saava In a significant escalation of his political re-emergence, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila held a highly publicized meeting with leaders of...
Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row
Kenyan President, William Ruto says Kenya is keen to build relationships with its neighbours May 28 — Kenya’s President William Ruto has publicly apologised to...
Anger as Zimbabwe approves new radio levy for motorists
May 27 — Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all motorists to buy a radio licence before acquiring...
UN rights chief warns on Human Rights deterioration in South Sudan, calls for a ‘pull back from the brink’
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warns on Human Rights situation in South Sudan Geneva, May 23 – The United Nations rights...
Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state
The civil war in Sudan has led to widespread destruction in Sudan’s capital city Khartoum May 21 — Sudan military has said the paramilitary Rapid...
Tanzania deports Ugandan and Kenyan activists supporting detained opposition leader
Supporters of Tanzanian opposition leader and former presidential candidate of CHADEMA party Tundu Lissu, chant slogans as they gather outside the Kisutu Resident Magistrate Court...
Tanzania Deports Kenyan Lawyer Ahead of Opposition Leader’s Treason Trial
By Dean Lubowa Saava Martha Karua, a prominent Kenyan lawyer and former Justice Minister, has been deported from Tanzania. Karua believes the deportation was aimed...
Ambassador’s Beloved Son Passes On, After Shooting Himself
Robert “Bobby” Kabonero, the 24-year-old son of Ambassador Richard Kabonero and the nephew of businessman Bob Kabonero, passed away on Friday, May 9, after receiving...