UN ‘alarmed’ by al-Shabab’s ‘kid’ soldiers in Somalia
UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is alarmed at reports that children may constitute a large part of the force recruited and...
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Police officer shoots self
Police in Pader District are investigating circumstances under which a constable shot himself dead. Patrick Oloya, a Field Force Unit (FFU) personnel attached to Pader...
UPDF to probe soldier torture claim, says CDF
KAMPALA- The Commander of Defence Forces, Gen Katumba Wamala, has ordered for an investigation into the suspected torture of a soldier, who was serving in Somalia...
Ugandan president discusses peace process with Sudanese rebels
Ahmed Tugud Lisan, chief negotiator of the JEM rebel group said that the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met with two leaders of Darfur armed groups...
S. Sudan rebels detain county commissioner, confiscate money
Gatkoi Beliew Doar, the Nyal county commissioner was reportedly arrested after his chartered plane landed in the rebel territory.. A close ally of South Sudan...
Understanding the rationale behind Made-in-Rwanda Expo
Organised by the Private Sector Federation in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, the just-concluded Made-in-Rwanda Expo is the latest move toward home-grown solution to...
Soldier loses manhood after torture at barracks
KAMPALA. On June 12, 2015, there was sudden pandemonium at the UPDF base in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region. A tin containing ammunition for a 12.7mm anti-aircraft...
SOMALIA TO DELAY ELECTION FOR 4TH TIME, OFFICIAL SAYS
Somalia has decided to delay its presidential election for a fourth time amid allegations of fraud and intimidation, an electoral official said Monday. The vote...
Marsabit Central OCPD Abel Sande found dead on Christmas Day
Marsabit Central OCPD Abel Sande was found dead on the evening of Christmas Day in his house in Marsabit town. Eastern region police commander Gideon...
Four children dead, parents admitted after eating poisoned food on Christmas
MBALE: Four children from the same family have died in Mbale District and their parents still admitted after eating food suspected to have been laced...
