Ugandan author who fled after ‘torture’ vows to return home
The satirical novelist is facing charges over unflattering social media posts about President Yoweri Museveni and his son.
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UN court orders Uganda to pay DR Congo $325 Million war damages
Breaking down the figure, the court said Uganda must pay $225 million for damage to persons, including deaths, injuries and sexual violence, and $40 million for damage to property.
Prominent Ugandan author, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, flees country
Uganda has witnessed a series of crackdowns aimed at stamping out dissent.
Uganda appoints US-blacklisted spy to head police force
Major General Abel Kandiho was recalled late Tuesday from his posting as security envoy in South Sudan.
The Business of Feeding Africa
Over the coming decade, sub-Saharan Africa’s food demand is projected to rise. This will make it one of world’s largest sources of additional demand…
About 13 million people in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia facing severe hunger
WFP says water and grazing land is in short supply and forecasts of below-average rainfall in coming months only threaten more misery.
Ugandan court orders prominent author, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, to stand trial
The 33-year-old satirical novelist says he was tortured in custody.
Rwanda and TotalEnergies partner in renewable energy project
The agreement comes as Rwanda looks to increase investment in the energy sector, including electric mobility with electric cars and motorcycles already becoming popular in Kigali.
Tullow Oil to pump $5m more into Kenyan venture
The firm, which has spent more than $1 billion to prospect for oil and develop wells in Kenya, has seen its annual spending fall significantly over recent years as it continues to shift focus from exploration to production.
Diesel buses in Kenya locked out from lucrative BRT project
“As we phase out fossil we should look into the use of alternatives such as electric-powered vehicles, which means zero carbon emissions. Unfortunately, it is not practical to switch over and hence the need for phasing out and including blending with biodiesel,”
