Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata resigned Monday to make way for an opposition figure to take his place following a controversial deal that effectively extends the president’s term in office. The decision to delay presidential polls until at least late 2017 was part of …

Moscow, Russia | AFP |  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Monday evening and agreed on the need to normalise ties between Washington and Moscow, the Kremlin said. The Kremlin also said that the two politicians agreed to “make provisions for a personal meeting.” …

The Uganda National Focal Point (NFP) on Small Arms and Light weapons at the Ministry of Internal Affairs  has come out with a statement condemning the shooting of Kenneth Akena at Lugogo on Saturday. “The shooting of Kenneth Akena  is a very unfortunate incident that we all de-cry and condemn in …

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former minister Dr Abel Rwendeire to lead a Visitation Committee to inquire into affairs of the closed Makerere University. Dr Abel Rwendeire is chairperson, while Lady Justice Keturah Katunguka is deputy. Members are Tim Lwanga, Dr Florence Muranga and Dr Proscovia Sentamu, F.S. Muwanga, Dr Paul Musasizi, …

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Berlin, Germany | AFP |  German industrial giant Siemens on Monday said it would buy US software firm Mentor Graphics for $4.5 billion, building out its offer to high-tech manufacturing industries. Oregon-based Mentor employs more than 5,700 people and produces software used to design electronics products, especially integrated circuits. The …

Jakarta, Indonesia | AFP | Skygazers were heading to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches Monday to witness the closest “supermoon” to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The unusually big and bright Moon will appear at its most impressive just as night falls …

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VIDEO:  Patients at Mulago Hospital in Kampala remain stranded and unattended to, as the closure of Makerere University takes a toll on Uganda’s referral hospital. A decision by the graduate students not to work as Makerere University remains closed is putting pressure on the few available doctors, who are now …