Opposing gay marriage, Uganda’s Anglican leader will shun next gathering of Episcopalian Archbishops
Citing his opposition to the Anglican Church’s partial acceptance of gay marriage, the Archbishop of Uganda Stanley Ntagali says he won’t attend the next meeting of Episcopalian leaders. He’s supported by his government which one of the 38 African countries that criminalize homosexuality. ends intro After visiting refugee camps in northern Uganda with the Anglican […]
Rwandans vote peacefully in election with a certain outcome
Rwandans have been voting peacefully in today’s election that can have only one outcome. It’s being called a coronation for Paul Kagame who’s run the country since ending the genocide in 1995. It will be his third successive landslide win. Paul Kagame’s being called the Lee Kuan Yew of Africa. Like the authoritarian Singaporean leader, […]
Paul Kagame a racing certainty to win Rwanda presidential election underway
Polling stations are opening in Rwanda where Paul Kagame is a racing certainty to win another term as president. It’s expected to be the third landslide election victory for the 59-year-old who’s run the country since its 1994 genocide. Paul Kagame faces two challengers. Many voters do not even know their names. Frank Habineza of […]
Pre-election violence continues in Kenya
Al Shabaab’s made good on its threat to disrupt Kenyan elections. Militants attacked a police station in the Mandera area in the north east of the country killing one officer. There are fears that general violence will keep voters away from the polls next Tuesday. No-one has a completely clear conscience about pre-election violence in […]
US sells warplanes to Nigeria
Washington’s approved the sale of 12 American warplanes to Nigeria. The green light from the US comes as expert studies there and Nigeria declare the Abuja authorities don’t have the military equipment to beat Boko Haram terrorists. Approval of the $600 million sale comes after years of US foot-dragging. The 12 A-29 Super Tucano attack […]
UN threatens sanctions against Burundi
The United Nations Security Council has expressed deep concern over the political situation in Burundi . The presidential statement from the world organizations powerhouse cites increasing numbers of refugees and reports of torture, forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings It strongly urged the Government and all parties to immediately cease and reject such violence. The statement […]