January 3, 2024 Prominent Ugandan gay rights activist critical after stabbing Prominent Ugandan gay rights activist Steven Kabuye was stabbed Wednesday by an unknown perpetrator, and has been hospitalized in critical condition.
January 3, 2024 Sierra Leone charges former president with treason for alleged involvement in failed coup Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason for his alleged role in a failed November coup attempt.
January 3, 2024 Ugandan military chopper crashes into civilian home during clash with rebels A Ugandan military helicopter struck a civilian dwelling Tuesday while attempting to combat ISIS-linked ADF rebels in Ntoroko. Multiple fatalities were reported.
January 3, 2024 Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could become assassination target from country's underworld Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius is expected to be released from prison on Friday, according to sources. Known as "Bladerunner," the former Olympic athlete is expected to live with his uncle upon release.
January 2, 2024 Somali president rejects land deal granting Ethiopia coastal access Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday rejected an agreement that would have granted landlocked Ethiopia access to the coast of breakaway Somaliland.
January 2, 2024 Uganda's beloved alcoholic beverage threatened as authorities move to curb home brewing In Uganda, the popular traditional beverage tonto is facing legal challenges. Government efforts to regulate illicit home brews are posing threats to tonto production.
January 2, 2024 Israel to defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa at international court Israel will defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa, an official said. South Africa has accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
January 2, 2024 Man found dead following suspected lion attack while riding motorcycle Police in Kenya recovered the remains of an adult male who is believed to have been mauled to death by a lion while riding a motorcycle, reports say.
January 1, 2024 2 arrested after Ugandan Olympic runner fatally stabbed in Kenya Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ugandan Olympic runner Benjamin Kiplagat. He was found fatally stabbed in a car in Kenya on New Year's Eve.
December 31, 2023 Illegal immigrants using fake passports to pose as minors when crossing US-Mexico border A Border Patrol notice obtained by Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ advises agents that illegal immigrants from Guinea are using fake passports to pose as minors when illegally crossing the border.