Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian dies from burns, hospital says
Dickson Ndiema Marangach has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after boyfriend set her on fire, officials and media say
Rebecca Cheptegei's death shines a spotlight on violence experienced by sportswomen in Kenya, where she lived when she trained.
Thu Sep 05 2024
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21
According to police spokesperson more could still be trapped but the number was unknown.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Uganda police arrest more people protesting corruption
Anti-corruption protesters are demanding the resignation of the parliament speaker.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Uganda detains 20 rebel 'collaborators' after student massacre
Those detained, police said, included the school's headteacher.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Uganda sends more troops to pursue attackers who killed 37 students
Military and police said the attackers had also abducted six students and fled towards the Virunga National Park across the border.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Uganda enacts law to stop stealing of human organs
The health minister said women have been reportedly duped into unnecessary surgeries.
Wed May 31 2023
Chimpanzee in Uganda snatches baby from woman, kills it
Dr Julius Birungi said the injuries inflicted on the child by the chimpanzee were severe.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Suspected militants kill 19 in another village raid in east Congo
The attack took place just a few kilometres from another attack on a village that killed at least 35 people last week.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Suicide bomber kills at least five at east Congo restaurant
The attack marks the latest violence in a region where Congolese and Ugandan forces have launched a campaign against suspected Islamists.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Deadly blast in Ugandan capital 'seems to be a terrorist act' - President
At least seven people were injured, TV station NTV reported.
Sun Oct 24 2021
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
Earth Day:Teen plans to replant one million forest trees
Global Forest Watch claims that more than 12 million hectares of tree cover in the tropics were lost in 2020 alone.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024