Uganda signs oil development pact with Tullow, Total, CNOOC

The Ugandan government has signed a deal with Tullow Oil, Total and Cnooc, on an oil refinery and pipeline, which may clear the way for the start of crude output. The deal... Read more »

Sentamu and Welby condemn Nigeria and Uganda’s anti-gay laws

Archbishops of York and Canterbury call on president Goodluck Jonathan and Yoweri Museveni to not discriminate The letter, also signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, comes days after president Goodluck... Read more »

Free army condoms, circumcisions as Uganda marks ‘Tarehe Sita’

On February 6 of every year, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) celebrates the anniversary of the five-year guerrilla war that ultimately propelled President Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM)... Read more »

In Rwanda, memories linger as genocide trial opens in France

Back in August 1993, young shopkeeper Clémentine Nakure was travelling to the north of the country when she claims she was detained by a group of henchmen loyal to former Rwandan intelligence... Read more »

Ronaldo: I could play in France one day

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he could be tempted to play in France in future should he chose to leave Real Madrid. The Portugal star, who has enjoyed another excellent campaign with 22... Read more »

Army captain in landmark French Rwanda trial

The case is a historic one in a country which has been accused of failing to rein in the regime in power in Rwanda at the time of the slaughter and subsequently dragging its... Read more »