Opposition protests in Uganda
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.
South African Tattoo Artist
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.
Opposition protests in Uganda
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.
South African Tattoo Artist
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 International Trade Fair
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.
Burundi International Trade Fair
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.
Opposition leaders arrested after protests in Ugandan capital
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.
Opposition leaders arrested after protests in Ugandan capital
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.
Fest Africa 09
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.
Fest Africa 09
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.
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