The Ungandan capital Kampala is relatively calm after several days of violence left at least 14 people dead and hundreds wounded. But fears of more fighting remain in some parts of the city. VOAS Paul Ndiho has more.
The army has deployed troops to help deal with the riots. Four radio stations have been taken off air after the government accused them of inciting violence. At least 5 more people were shot dead and a police officer stabbed today, after seven peopl…e died on Thursday in the Kampala riots. Stay tuned for more…
IN UGANDA AT LEAST FIVE PEOPLE ARE REPORTED DEAD. THE VIOLENCE BROKE OUT THURSDAY AFTER POLICE PREVENTED A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRADITIONAL RULER OF THE BUGANDA ETHNIC GROUP FROM TRAVELING TO A REGION NORTH OF THE CAPITAL. THE BUGANDA TRIBE IS THE LARGEST ETHNIC GROUP IN UGANDA. HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH ACCUSES UGANDAN POLICE OF USING “UNNECESSARY LETHAL FORCE.” UGANDAN OPPOSITION LEADER, MORRIS OGENGA-LATIGO, BLAMES THE VIOLENCE ON PRESIDENT YOWERI MUSEVENI. OGENGA-LATIGO VISITED THE VOICE OF AMERICA THURSDAY
Gabon’s opposition is calling for a recount in disputed presidential elections that brought the son of long-time leader Omar Bongo to power.
The joint call by 16 opposition candidates also demands an international investigation into post-election violence last week after the election results were announced. VOA’S Paul Ndiho reports
Ugandan opposition leaders are stepping up criticism of President Yoweri Museveni’s decision to reappoint the country’s electoral commission, headed by a close associate, Badru Kiggundu. VOA’S Paul Ndiho has more.
A South African tattoo artist has earned international attention for his portrait of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Rob Turner’s body art will be showcased in October at one of the world’s biggest tattoo conventions in Las Vegas. VOA’S Paul Ndiho has more.
Burundi is emerging from more than a decade of civil war. And as a way to demonstrate that the country’s devastated economy is on the rebound, business and government leaders held a regional trade, arts and culture festival last weekend in the capital Bujumbura. VOA’S Paul Ndiho reports.
Ugandan police arrested several youth leaders from the oppposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in the capital Kampala yesterday (August 18). The eight protestors were part of a larger demonstration by FDC supporters over the re-appointment of the internationally discredited electrol commission that oversaw the 2006 election which did not measure up to international standards.
FDC youth had intended to march to Uganda’s Parliament to deliver a petition against the appointments but were blocked by police.
The electoral commission has already been endorsed by Uganda’s parliament. Critics accuse Museveni, a former rebel leader, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, of trying to be president-for-life after parliament scrapped term restrictions. The ruling party is rumoured in local political and media circles to be seeking an end to Uganda’s presidential age limit of 75.
Baltimore, Maryland came alive with the sights and sounds of Africa at the annual “FestAfrica ’09.” The festival showcased African arts and culture. VOA’s Paul Ndiho was there and has more.
As energy demands and fuel prices increase, many African countries are turning to renewable energy to meet their energy needs. VOA’s Paul Ndiho has more
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