Ex-commander of a Ugandan rebel group sentenced to 40 years in prison
The jail sentence of Thomas Kwoyelo — a child soldier turned rebel commander — applies to the most serious crimes he faced, including multiple counts of murder, rape, pillaging, and enslavement.
France accused of ‘complicity’ in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide
The Paris Administrative Court on Thursday began tackling a request from several genocide survivor associations to examine the role played by the French state.
Uganda invests $3 billion in new railway system for efficient transport
The Ugandan signs an agreement with a Turkish construction firm to build a 272-kilometre section of the Uganda Standard Gauge Railway.
IMF: Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is improving but challenges remain
In its latest report it says while the economic outlook in the region is improving, implementing reforms is increasingly difficult.
Russian president labels allegations of contact with Trump “nonsense”
"There were no contacts back then, and there are none now," the 72-year-old head of state said on Thursday (Oct. 24). US citizens will elect a new leader on November 5.
Tunisian lawyer sentenced to two years in prison
Tunisian Lawyer Sonia Dahmani Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Akazehe: a unique Burundi greeting risks disappearing
The Akazehe form of greeting celeb among Burundi women risks facing out due to medernisation.
Thousands adopted to U.S. face deportation after decades without citizenship
"Thousands Adopted to U.S. Face Deportation After Decades Without Citizenship"
Nigerian military kills 140 gunmen, kidnappers
the operations targeted areas across multiple regions in Nigeria. Buba provided an update at the military's weekly briefing on Thursday.
Hama Amadou, emblematic opposition leader in Niger and former PM dies aged 74
According to local media reports, the ruling CNSP organized official funerals on Friday morning (Oct. 25). ama Amadou died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey, Thursday, aged 74.