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Uganda, UK MPs meet to discuss combatting modern slavery-related crimes

KAMPALA – Parliamentarians from Uganda and the UK will this week meet in Kampala to discuss efforts to curb modern slavery, human...

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South Sudan president promotes wife to General

JUBA – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has promoted his wife Mary Ayen Mayardit to the rank of a major general in...

A supporter push a barrel in front of a fire in Harare on Wedensday, as protests erupted over alleged fraud in the country's election.

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Zimbabwe police confirm three dead in election protests, as government vows crackdown to prevent further unrest

Three people were killed in protests in Zimbabwe on Wednesday after the army opened fire in central Harare during demonstrations over alleged...

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Rwanda targets USD 74m revenue through conference tourism in 2018

Rwanda targets to raise a revenue of 74 million U.S. dollars through its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism strategy...

The UN understands the critical role AMISOM plays in helping Somalia take responsibility for its security.

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Uganda hails UN Security Council renewal of AU mission in Somalia

The Ugandan military on Tuesday welcomed the UN Security Council’s extension of the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM),...

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Tension mounting as Zimbabwe opposition cries foul in presidential polls

HARARE – Ruling ZANU-PF party has results won majority in parliamentary elections according to unofficial results but opposition is claiming fraud in...

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A Giant falls! Renowned South African cardiologist Bongani Mayosi dies at 51

CAPE TOWN – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his “heartfelt condolences” on the tragic passing of acclaimed South African cardiologist...