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
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024