Uganda: TotalEnergies Oil Project ‘Devastating’ for Ugandan National Park, NGO Says
[RFI] Production has yet to begin, but TotalEnergies' controversial East African oil project is already taking a dire environmental toll in Uganda's largest national parks, a leading conservationist group said Friday.
Latest: Trump calls for unity after apparent assassination attempt
“In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win,” Trump said.
Algeria: Key opposition figure quits presidential race
Louisa Hanoune of the Algerian Workers Party cited "unfair conditions" for quitting the race.The announcement comes two days after President Abdelmajid Tebboune said he would seek re-election
History of presidential assassination attempts in America
Before Saturday’s apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, former presidents and major party presidential candidates.
Congo says may need UN peacekeepers to stay to deter Rwanda
President Felix Tshisekedi last September demanded the withdrawal of peacekeepers, accusing them of refusing to confront Rwanda-backed rebels. But foreign minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner said that the situation in the east of the country was not conducive for a troop pullout
Trump assassination attempt: What we know about the 20-year-old suspect
The man identified as the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was a 20-year-old from a Pittsburg suburb not far from the campaign rally where one attendee was killed.
Rescuers race to find survivors of Nigeria school collapse
Dozens of villagers gathered near the school, some weeping and others offering to help, as excavators combed through the debris from the part of the building that had caved in
Rwanda prepares to vote in poll expected to be swept by Kagame
Paul Kagame, who is running virtually unopposed after three decades in power in the east African nation, appears set to extend his long presidency in Monday's vote
Donald Trump injured after attempted assassination at campaign rally
One attendee was killed and two spectators were critically injured, authorities said. All were identified as men. The Secret Service said it killed the suspected shooter
$35 million investment to boost food security in East Africa
This investment is expected to have a substantial impact on both Kenya and Uganda by improving access to the raw milk market for smallholder farmers. Pearl Dairy Farms' robust Dairy Development Program, supported by IFC, will benefit over 15,000 local farmers by providing training on best practices