Uganda to take 2,000 Afghan refugees at US request
The east African nation has long experience receiving people escaping conflict and currently hosts about 1.4 million refugees.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Raising fears of COVID surge, Uganda detects Indian variant, official says
Uganda has detected the Indian variant of the novel coronavirus, igniting fears the East African nation could suffer a resurgence of cases.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Tanzania to swear-in new president on Friday after death of Magufuli
Hassan's ascension to the presidency will make her East African country's first female head of state once she is sworn in as president.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Flooding displaces hundreds of people around Kenya's Lake Naivasha
Heavy rains have ravaged crops and rising waters from lakes and rivers have destroyed shoreline communities.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Swelled by rain and COVID curbs, locust swarms ravage Ethiopia
The locust invasion is Ethiopia's worst in 25 years.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Tanzania bans lube in crackdown on gays
Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu justified the move on the grounds that the product encourages homosexuality, which is banned in the east African nation.
Fri Jul 22 2016
MAB, Emirates sign agreement to expand partnership
The national carrier will add its code to flights of Emirates to Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
Thu Dec 03 2015
Obama takes first step to selling arms to Somalia
President Barack Obama took the first step Monday toward providing US military assistance to Somali forces battling Islamist militants.
Tue Apr 09 2013
Kenyans in East Africa to vote
Kenyans living in East African countries will have a chance to vote in next year's general elections.
Mon Dec 03 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024