Tags GENERAL #1986Pictures: Yoweri Museveni was sworn into office in 1986. Where were Ugandans then? Ugandans are preparing for the national elections to be held on February 18. Nine candidates are competing for the presidency
Tags GENERAL Malawi debating on protection of gay rights The debate over gay rights has been making headlines in Malawi. Earlier this month, Catholic bishops in the country urged
Tags GENERAL DR Congo wants to prosecute former militia leader at home The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government says it wants to prosecute militia leader Germain Katanga, who has already been convicted
Tags GENERAL Tanzania suspends 27 broadcast stations The Tanzanian Community Agency has suspended the licences of six television stations and 21 radio stations for failing to pay
Tags GENERAL President Xi to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran President Xi Jinping is preparing to begin a new round of state visits- his first of 2016. The Chinese leader
Tags GENERAL Match Point: CHAN tournament opens in Rwanda Many have commended strides made by the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Has the African-based players continental showpiece lived up to
Tags GENERAL For local experience in Cairo, visit Han El Halili Market It’s midday, prayers in song filter through the street from a nearby mosque providing a soundtrack to the scenes of
Tags GENERAL Parliament approves law on president’s salary amid brief controversy The House of Representatives passed a 2014 law on Sunday that sets the salary of Egypt’s president, amid controversy on the
Tags GENERAL Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote builds factory to create jobs It’s a sector being described as Nigeria’s new oil; the tomato industry. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is hoping to