Two killings raise simmering tensions along Uganda Rwanda border
The deaths of two Ugandans by Rwanda police gunfire has raised simmering tensions between the two Great Lakes countries. Authorities in Kampala and Kigali are at odds over where the shootings took place. ends intro For some months, Rwanda’s partly closed its border with Uganda for allegedly supporting rebels against President Paul Kagame. Rwandan authorities […]
At least 30 died in Congo ferry sinking
At least 30 people have drowned when an overcrowded ferry sank in Lake Mai Ndombe in the Western Democratic Republic. Rescuers save 170 people but hundreds are still missing. The ferry, believed to be carrying at least 350 people, was carrying many from the village of Inongo to collect salaries in Lokanga. Congolese waterways are […]
Gunmen in Burkina Faso kill four Catholics celebrating mass
Gunmen have killed four Catholics celebrating mass in northern Burkina Faso. This brings to 19 the number of Christians gunned down in this religiously diverse country this past month. Two people were wounded along with the four killed while celebrating mass yesterday. As with the previous attacks, no-one has claimed responsibility . Authorities suspect Mali-based […]