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Africa
Bobi Wine in hiding as Kizza Besigye risks death in jail
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is on the run following last week's election, while another, Kizza Besigye, risks dying from illness in jail, his wife said.
By AFP
1h ago
Somalia's Parliament has ratified the revised IGAD Treaty, making it the fifth nation to endorse the framework and meeting the two-thirds threshold needed to operationalise the agreement.
By Benard Orwongo
23h ago
By AFP
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By David Njaaga
2d ago
By David Njaaga
2d ago
A coalition of opposition groups and civil society leaders accused President Museveni of orchestrating a "militarised power grab" during the January 15 General Election.
By David Njaaga
2d ago
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined four former African leaders in Lomé, Togo, on Friday to unify fragmented peace efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
By David Njaaga
2d ago
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term at age 81, said Sunday that the opposition were "terrorists" who had tried to use violence to overturn results.
By AFP
3d ago
South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique.
By AFP
3d ago
President William Ruto congratulates Uganda President Yoweri Museveni for his “decisive victory” in January 15 polls, lauds peaceful election; Bobi Wine disputed Museveni’s 71 per cent win.
By Denis Omondi
3d ago
The re-election of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni was marred by the deaths of at least 20 people.
By David Odongo
4d ago
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office with 71.65 percent of the vote.
By Ndung’u Gachane
4d ago
Israel is perceived to be seeking partnerships, including exploiting breakaway regions to strengthen its geopolitical position.
By Biketi Kikechi
4d ago
AUC chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf congratulates Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni on his re-election, commends the conduct of January 15 polls.
By Esther Nyambura
4d ago
Yoweri Museveni has been president longer than most Ugandans have been alive, and shows no sign of giving up his place among the world's longest-serving leaders.
By AFP
4d ago
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