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Ugandan musician arrested for ‘disturbing’ Museveni

A musician in Ugandan has been arrested for allegedly 'insulting' and 'disturbing' the peace of the President of the country Yoweri Museveni.

German tourist killed in Ethiopia by gunmen

Gunmen have killed a German tourist in Ethiopia’s northern remote Afar region also injuring his tour guide. On Tuesday officials in the east African country confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred on Sunday evening.

Ugandan journalists denied bail over ‘fake’ news

A court in Ugandan has ordered that journalists of a private newspaper who are accused of publishing ‘fake’ news about a possible coup in Rwanda be detained for a longer period of time.

Kenyatta’s top critic arrested for inciting violence freed

Kenyan officials on Monday released from custody a prominent politician from the opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) party after arresting him on Sunday.

Kenyatta’s top critic arrested for allegedly inciting violence

Police in Kenya have confirmed the arrest of a prominent politician from the opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) party which took place on Sunday.

Kenya’s Odinga vows to take oath as President

The opposition leader in Kenya and leader of the National Super Alliance (Nasa) Raila Odinga on Tuesday said he will also take the oath of office as "the people’s president".

Kenyatta sworn in for second term as President

Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in as President for a second term and final five-year term on Tuesday at a ceremony at the Kasarani Sports Stadium where thousands of Kenyans gathered to witness his swearing in.

[Live Streaming] – Kenyatta’s inauguration for second term

Thousands of Kenyans have gathered at the Kasarani Sports Stadium to witness the swearing in of President Uhuru Kenyatta for his second and final five-year term.

Odinga’s rejects ‘people’s president’ tag, angers his supporters

The opposition leader in Kenya, Raila Odinga has angered his supporters many of whom are from the National Super Alliance (Nasa) after he refused to go by a plan to swear him in as the 'people's president'.

Ugandan journalists charged with treason over ‘fake’ news

Prosecutors in Uganda have preferred treason charges against three Ugandan journalists who published a news report claiming of a possible coup in Rwanda.

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