More than 60 people killed in Johannesburg apartment fire, over 40 injured

At least 63 people killed after a fire broke out in a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa, and more than 40 others injured, Emergency Services say.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago

Ex-South Africa President Jacob Zuma appears in prison, released hours later

Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma granted special remission hours after being sent to Estcourt prison on Friday; he was serving a 15-month sentence

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago

Rwanda imposes night curfew to limit noise pollution

Rwanda has imposed a curfew on all "non-essential services" to reduce what it terms 'noise pollution.'

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago

Ruto condemns Niger Coup as army general declares himself leader

Niger coup: General Abdourahamane Tchiani declares himself new leader after guards held captive President Mahamed Bazoum since Wednesday, State TV reports.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago

Ex-military cop found guilty of Rwanda genocide sentenced to life

A former Rwandan military policeman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide and crimes against humanity committed in the 1994 Rwanda massacre.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 2 years ago

32 Ugandan men want children passports cancelled after DNA tests turn negative

At least 32 men demanded the cancellation of their children's passports in Uganda after DNA results proved they are not biological fathers.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 2 years ago

Yoweri Museveni tests positive for coronavirus

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for Covid-19.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 2 years ago

President Joe Biden trips and falls at U.S. Air Force graduation ceremony

United States President Joe Biden tripped and fell at a graduation ceremony in Colorado, U.S, on Thursday, June 1.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 2 years ago

Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigerian president

Nigerian president elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn into office.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 2 years ago

Same-sex couples to face death penalty as Museveni assents to Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Uganda's parliament speaker Anita Among said the president has taken steadfast action for the interest of the people.

By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 2 years ago