Uganda may shoot to kill people who vandalize electricity lines
This order comes amid a spike in attacks on the power grid in districts like Nakasongola, Luwero, and Nakaseke, where numerous communities have been left in darkness due to the destruction of electric poles
Libya marks Operation Dignity Anniversary with Pomp
The Libyan Armed Forces of Eastern and Southern regions are holding a major military power display showcasing the progress and strength gained over the past 11 years.
Uganda and South Sudan forming a tripartite community with Central African Republic?
In fact, a tripartite meeting to that effect has just been convened in Kampala City. Are the two EAC members forming another separate community with CAR?
Djibouti accuses United Arab Emirates of advancing Military Expansion in the Horn of Africa
The Djiboutian President pointed out that the UAE uses infrastructure projects, such as ports and roads, as a means to impose its military influence, citing the example of Berbera Port in Somaliland
Wildfires destroy over 250 hectares of forests in Libya
According to the department, teams of fire brigades have so far succeeded in bringing under control much of the raging forest fires, though the flames continue to burn in other parts.
Tanzanian Bishop breathes fire over ongoing cases of abductions and killings in the country
Bishop Gwajima, who is also a serving Member of Parliament of Kawe, which one of the Dar-es-salaam constituencies, has listed down more than 85 cases of enforced disappearances
Tanzania’s Abood Bus enters Mombasa. Kidia One now extends journey from Dar to Nairobi onto Kampala
With most East African countries now improving on their road infrastructure, journeys are getting shorter, this is therefore driving bus operators to extend their usual routes in their quest to fish for more passengers.
Tanzania to plant Chimpanzees on an Island in Lake Victoria
The island was named after one Mzee Saanane Chawandi, a local farmer and fisherman who is believed to have once resided on the Islet.
Major Oil Spill spotted in Libyan Desert again. Ruptured pipeline suspected
There are still no official reports regarding the suspected oil spill in the Libyan Desert, but should the pipelines be involved then chances are they belong to the National Oil Company
Niger builds own rugged desert roving truck to patrol the Sahel
Dubbed the Nigerien Desert Technical (NDT), the rugged patrol vehicle is built to navigate the harsh desert and rocky terrains of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).