93-year-old for trial over Lumumba assassination
BRUSSELS — A Belgian court has ruled that 93-year-old Etienne Davignon can stand trial over his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, in a case that has…
Madagascar screening ministers with lie detectors
ANTANANARIVO — Madagascar’s interim leadership has announced plans to subject prospective cabinet ministers to lie detector tests as part of a new vetting process aimed at tackling corruption and restoring…
Sahel still global epicentre of terrorism — Report
DAKAR — Africa’s Sahel region remains the world’s most affected area by terrorism, accounting for nearly half of all global terror-related deaths in 2025, according to a new report. The…
NUP’s Zedriga, Tukamushaba soldier on despite abductions
KAMPALA — The acting president of the National Unity Platform, Lina Zedriga, has alleged that she was abducted and interrogated by unknown individuals, as political tensions within the country continue…
Rwenzori marathon opens registration for 2026 edition
KASESE — Registration has officially opened for the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, with organisers promising a bigger, more globally accessible event following its elevation to international status. The fifth…
