Updated on 2/2/2022 at 1213 EAT Uganda and Rwanda got confused over the border between them after last week’s reopening announcement. The border between the two countries has been closed since February 2019. Rwandans however were complaining that they were not allowed to cross while Ugandans were also reporting delays at the Gatuna border post. …
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Uganda’s Rolex sets Guiness world record.
By Emmanuel Onyango & Miriam WatsembaBBC News, Nairobi. The world’s largest rolex weighs 204.6kg (32st 3lb) and is 2.32m (10ft 6in) long. If you’re struggling to imagine how that could fit on your wrist then forget the Swiss watch brand and think East African street food. As Ugandans have been known to say: “We don’t…
After warning of possible attack; Kenya beefs up security
Police operations come after several European embassies warned of risk of possible attacks. Published On 28 January EAT 2044 by HICGI NewsAgency Police in Kenya say they have beefed up security after several European countries warned of the risk of possible attacks and urged their nationals to avoid public places. Heavily armed officers were seen…
Atleast Six people confirmed dead at a stampede in the African Cup of nations in Cameroon
By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0707 EAT on 25 January 2022. Six people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the Paul Biya stadium in a neighbourhood…
Army says it has deposed Burkina Faso President Kabong
Mutinous soldiers say on state television they have suspended the constitution and dissolved the government Updated at 0027 EAT on Tuesday 25th JAN 2022 Burkina Faso’s army said it has deposed President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the borders. The announcement, signed on Monday by Lieutenant…
UN investigating alleged killings by CAR forces, Russia mercenaries
UN official says the body is investigating the incident involving CAR troops and ‘other security personnel’. Updated at 1359 EAT on Saturday 22 Jan 2022 The United Nations is investigating the alleged killing of dozens of people in the Central African Republic last week by CAR forces and mercenaries with the Russian private military company…
Burkina Faso authorities ban planned protests.
Demonstrations planned for Saturday prohibited for ‘security reasons’; last protest in November turned violent. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0848 EAT On 21 Jan 2022. Authorities in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, have banned an anti-government protest planned for Saturday, two months after another rally turned violent. The demonstration, called by a civil society movement…
Several people dead in Ghana as explosion destroys buildings.
Road collision involving explosive-laden truck and motorcycle left at least 17 people dead and injured 59 others. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0726 EAT on 21 January 2022. A vehicle carrying explosives used in mining collided with a motorcycle and blew up in western Ghana, leaving at least 17 people dead and injuring 59…
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