It was double joy for the residents of Kilili Village in Eastern Province on Tuesday. They came face to face with Serena Williams, the tennis icon they only…
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Rwandan capital Kigali hit by deadly grenade attacks
At least one person has been killed and 18 injured in three simultaneous grenade attacks in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, state media report.
False promises of Aid to Africa
Aid to developing countries has increased by 35% since 2004, but some G2O countries have failed in their promises. According to OECD, development aid is 21 billion dollars…
Lack of transparency undermining primary education in Africa
Transparency International's report looking at education systems in seven African countries, including Uganda, raises concerns over financial accountability in schools and a lack of interest among parents in…
Sudanese Govt Arrives at Peace Deal with Rebel Group
A major Darfur rebel group has reached a "framework agreement" with the Sudanese government, according to news agencies and the United States government.
HIV Infections Can Be Stopped in Five Years – Expert
With an estimated 35 million people infected with HIV worldwide, public health officials have begun to look beyond developing a vaccine to the stop the epidemic.
Ethiopian experts begin work on Sierra Leone hydroelectric project
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) has been hired to manage the recently constructed Bumbuna Hydroelectric Project (BHP) in Sierra Leone by the west African country’s National Power Authority…
Niger coup leaders promise fresh elections
The leaders of the military coup in Niger have promised a "return to constitutional order", three days after overthrowing President Mamadou Tandja.
Turmoil in Niger Raises Fears of Coup
Small vendors abandoned their stalls as the typical lunch hour break opened with gunfire at the presidential palace shortly after 1pm local time in Niger's capital, Niamey.
Chad: Govt Seeks Withdrawal of Military Component of UN Mission
The top United Nations peacekeeper is flying to Chad next week after the African country called for the withdrawal of the military component of the UN mission that…