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2 arrested for killing MONUC peacekeepers

KINSHASA – Congolese soldiers have arrested two suspects in the killing of three Indian UN peacekeepers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a military spokesman announced Thursday.

Major Vianney Kazarama told AFP the two men had been arrested earli...

Olara Otunnu pulls plug on Inter-party coalition

UPC’s last minute withdrawal from the nominations for a joint opposition presidential candidate injects a dose of unpredictability...

Kagame has the opportunity to set the right legacy

President Paul Kagame of the Rwandese Patriotic Front was this week declared winner of the elections in that country with about 9...

Uganda mourns former President

Kampala — Former President Godfrey Lukongwa Binaisa has died.

The 90-year-old passed away in his sleep at his home in Kizungu Zone,...

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Joe Cole to Liverpool; a peculiar transfer

One of the most talented players to be developed in this country over the past 15 years has finally ended the transfer riddle of the summer, by agreeing a four-year contract with Liverpool. The f...Readmore

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Politics

Troubled Kagame promises free and fair elections

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has launched his campaign for the August 9 polls and promised free elections despite attacks, assassinations and arrests on th...

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Life and Style

Couple jailed for having sex in a church

A couple that was allegedly caught having sex in church has been charged with insulting religion and remanded to Kigo Prison. Mr Abbasi Kigongo and Ms Aisha Nam...

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Sports

Joe Cole to Liverpool; a peculiar transfer

One of the most talented players to be developed in this country over the past 15 years has finally ended the transfer riddle of the summer, by agreeing a fou...

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Education

Disputes between Gulf Arab states and the maker of the Blackberry smart phone over access to encrypted communications highlight a growing nervousness over loomi...

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China-Rwanda military relations deepen

China's economic advance in Africa is drawing increased Western attention. Now Beijing is readying to increase its military presence in Africa as well. Rwanda's minister of defense, Gen. James Kabare...Readmore

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