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Uganda’s democracy tested as military trial of opposition leader sparks outcry

In Uganda’s tense political atmosphere, a landmark Supreme Court ruling has become the latest flashpoint in the case of Kizza Besigye, the opposition leader facing possible death penalty charges in a military court. The ruling, which declared civilian trials by military tribunals unconstitutional, has energized opposition figures demanding his immediate release. Besigye’s journey from disappeared […]

Africa, Middle East install close to 1 GW of wind power in 2018

Africa and the Middle East installed 962 MW of new onshore wind capacity in 2018, up by more than 300 MW from a year earlier, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said Monday. The three countries that led the growth were Egypt with 380 MW, Kenya with 310 MW and Morocco with 120 MW. The […]

DRC: At least twelve killed in new massacre near Beni

A new assault by an armed group on Monday evening in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo left at least 12 people dead, According to medical sources. This new massacre attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), took place southeast of the city of Beni. Several houses were also burnt down. The number of people […]