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Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» NAIROBI — The scars on Victor's forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
Ugandan army denies seizing opposition leader
AFP, Published on 17/01/2026
» KAMPALA - Uganda’s army denied claims on Saturday that opposition leader Bobi Wine had been abducted from his home, as counting continued in an election marred by reports of at least 10 deaths amid an internet blackout.
Uganda counts votes amid reports of violence
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» KAMPALA - Uganda’s opposition said its leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest on Friday, after an election that also saw a member of parliament accuse security forces of killing 10 people at his home.
US confirms sweeping visa service suspensions
Published on 15/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - The administration of US President Donald Trump is suspending processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries including Thailand, a State Department spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.
Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» KAMPALA - Uganda was on edge as it headed for elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.
Rare gorilla twins born in conflict-hit DR Congo nature park
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» KINSHASA - An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, whose remarkable biodiversity has long been threatened by the region's litany of conflicts.
World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.
Peace deal at risk as DR Congo, Burundi slam Rwanda and M23 advances
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» KINSHASA - A just-signed agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo looked to be unravelling Monday with the DRC and Burundi slamming neighbouring Rwanda after the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group attacked border areas.
Uganda Opens Gateway for Thai Investment into Africa
Published on 08/12/2025
» To introduce Uganda as a promising new investment destination in Africa for Thai investors, the Uganda High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, accredited to the Kingdom of Thailand, hosted “The Pearl of Africa – Uganda Business Forum & Expo 2025 – Thailand Chapter” on 26 November 2025.
Unlocking Uganda’s Business Potential Prosperity Through Partnerships
Published on 12/11/2025
» The Uganda High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, accredited to the Kingdom of Thailand, proudly announces The Pearl of Africa - Uganda Business Forum & Expo 2025 - Thailand Chapter, under the theme “Unlocking Uganda’s Business Potential, Prosperity Through Partnerships,” to be held on 26 November 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Bangkok.