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Seven new insect species found in Uganda
Scientists discover seven new frog-like leafhopper species in Uganda's Kibale National Park after detailed genital examination confirms they are new to science.
Seven new frog-like insect species found
Dr Alvin Helden discovers seven new leafhopper species in Uganda's rainforest. The breakthrough came from examining their unique genitalia. A fitting tribute to his mother.
Prehistoric Shoebill Bird Lands on Tourist Boat
Tourists in Uganda were left stunned when a massive shoebill stork, a bird with an eight-foot wingspan, landed directly on their boat. A once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter.
Dutch court convicts LRA commander in landmark ICC case
In a historic ruling, a Dutch court has convicted a former Lord's Resistance Army commander for war crimes and crimes against humanity, while controversially dismissing charges against Vladimir Putin.
Ugandan photographer challenges slavery narratives via Indiegogo
Ugandan photographer Stacey Gillian Abe launches groundbreaking Indiegogo campaign to challenge perceptions of slavery and identity through powerful visual storytelling.
NYC Politician Confronts Family's Ugandan Expulsion History
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani addresses his family's painful history during Uganda's Asian expulsion while campaigning for NYC's next mayor, revealing how personal trauma shapes political identity.
Mamdani's Final Rally Electrifies NYC Mayoral Race
Progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani delivers impassioned final rally speech in Queens, making last-minute appeal to voters ahead of New York City's mayoral election with powerful calls for housing justice and workers' rights.
China's Secret Police Outposts Exposed in East Africa
Amnesty International reveals Chinese police operating covert stations in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, raising serious human rights concerns about transnational repression.
Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy
At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.
East African nations launch joint police force against crime
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and neighbouring countries unite in unprecedented security operation targeting cross-border criminal networks across East Africa.
Uganda Landslide Tragedy: 63 Dead at Primary School
At least 63 people, mostly children, are feared dead after catastrophic landslides buried classrooms at Bakuku Primary School in Uganda's Bududa district during heavy rainfall.
Uganda Bus Crash: 15 Dead in Northern Gulu Region
Devastating bus accident near Gulu leaves at least 15 dead and dozens injured as vehicle veers off road and overturns in latest Ugandan transport tragedy.
63 killed in Uganda bus crash after dangerous overtaking
Tragedy strikes Uganda as two buses attempting dangerous overtaking manoeuvres collide in head-on crash, killing 63 people in one of deadliest road accidents in recent memory.
Trump trips during Denver rally, recovers quickly
Former President Donald Trump experienced a momentary stumble during his Denver rally, quickly recovering as supporters cheered him on during his Colorado campaign stop.
Reeves faces economic storm as sentencing bill sparks fury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts economic headwinds while Labour's sentencing reforms ignite Conservative backlash in a dramatic day at Westminster.
Ivory Coast crisis: Ouattara seeks fourth term amid protests
Political tensions escalate in Ivory Coast as President Alassane Ouattara seeks unprecedented fourth term, triggering violent protests and international concern over democratic stability in West Africa.
Raila Odinga hospitalised in critical condition in Nairobi
Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga rushed to hospital in Nairobi after falling severely ill, with doctors closely monitoring his condition. The 78-year-old former prime minister's health scare sparks national concern.
Putin's Enemy Stabbed to Death in Prison Attack
Vladimir Putin's prominent critic meets brutal end in prison stabbing as questions mount over suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Raila Odinga hospitalised after police tear gas incident
Raila Odinga, Kenya's prominent opposition figure, has been admitted to hospital following exposure to police tear gas during protests. The incident has drawn international concern and raised questions about police conduct.
Raila Odinga: The Legacy Beyond Defeat
An in-depth look at the remarkable life and political journey of Raila Odinga, Kenya's perennial opposition leader whose relentless pursuit of democracy shaped a nation's destiny.
Putin detains St Petersburg residents for anti-war songs
Russian authorities detain civilians in St Petersburg for singing Ukrainian songs and discussing the war, as Putin's regime intensifies suppression of dissent.
Ballet Protest Echoes Soviet Dissent Against Putin
A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.
Kenyan police fire teargas at Odinga mourners
Violence erupts as Kenyan security forces use teargas to disperse crowds gathered for opposition leader Raila Odinga's public viewing, raising concerns about political tensions.
Kenyan forces fire on Raila Odinga mourners - deaths reported
Chaos erupted in Nairobi as Kenyan security forces fired live ammunition on crowds gathering to mourn opposition leader Raila Odinga, leaving multiple dead and dozens injured in shocking scenes.
Russians Sing Banned Songs in Defiant Anti-War Protests
Courageous citizens across Russia flood the streets singing forbidden Soviet-era anthems in powerful demonstration against Ukraine invasion, risking arrest under harsh new laws.
Trump hails Black women in MAGA hats at Chicago rally
Former President Donald Trump made waves during his Chicago visit, celebrating African American supporters wearing his signature red caps in what he called a powerful display of diversity within his movement.
Kenya's Raila Odinga dies aged 80
The political landscape of Kenya is in mourning following the death of veteran opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga, a towering figure in East African politics for decades.
Venezuela closes Oslo embassy after Nobel Prize protest
Venezuela has abruptly closed its embassy in Oslo following the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Peace Prize to opposition leader Rocío San Miguel, sparking international condemnation.
Keating on Labor's Super Backdown and Feeble Opposition
Former PM Paul Keating welcomes Labor's superannuation policy reversal but criticises the opposition's weakness, urging the government to pursue more ambitious reforms with their political advantage.
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