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Ugandan MPs fight in parliament again

There was a second day of chaos in the Ugandan parliament on Wednesday when Members of Parliament engaged in a scuffle by throwing chairs and punches at each other.

Ugandan media banned from broadcasting live ‘violence’

The media in Uganda have been banned from broadcasting live ‘violent’ events after a cross section of the local media broadcast live clashes between MPs in the country’s Parliament on Tuesday.

Chaotic scenes in Ugandan parliament over gun

There was chaos in the Ugandan parliament on Tuesday after Members of Parliament engaged in a scuffle following claims that one of them brought a gun into the lawmaking chamber.

Police fire tear gas at Kenya opposition demonstrators

Police in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday fired tear gas to disperse rioting demonstrators from the opposition National Super Alliance (Nasa) who gathered outside the country's electoral commission building.

Kagame’s critic Rwigara faces treason charges

The Rwandan women’s activist Diane Shima Rwigara who is a critic of President Paul Kagame is now facing treason charges after her latest arrest on Friday by police in Rwanda.

Kenya’s chief prosecutor to probe electoral commission

The chief prosecutor of Kenya is to investigate the conduct of the country's August 8 elections after the Supreme Court by majority decision annulled the results and ordered fresh presidential election.

Ugandan court worker suspended for wearing ‘tight dress’

A Ugandan court has suspended a clerk for wearing " a very short and tight dress" to work. The court considers the action of the worker a breach of the country's strict dress code for public sector workers.

Protests in Uganda over presidential term limit

There have demonstrations in Uganda as critics of the country's President, Yoweri Museveni protest attempts to change the constitution and remove the presidential term limit of 75 years.

Kenya’s repeat presidential poll date pushed to October 26

The electoral commission of Kenya on Thursday announced a change in the date for repeat presidential election after the country's Supreme Court gave full judgment on Wednesday following the nullification of President Kenyatta’s electoral victory in August.

Kenyatta describes Supreme Court ruling a “coup”

The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta has accused the country’s Supreme Court of undertaking a ‘coup’ in their decision to nullify his electoral victory on August 8.

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