Beijing, China | AFP | Chinese Communist chief Xi Jinping’s ascension to the highest title in the party hierarchy formalises his position as its pre-eminent figure, analysts said, making him the country’s most powerful leader in a generation and inviting comparisons with Mao Zedong. The ruling party’s declaration that Xi …

The Hague, Netherlands | AFP |  The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has described decisions by three African countries to withdraw as a “setback”, as she vowed that the tribunal will continue its work on the continent. “You could expect a setback as the ICC started to make more progress,” …

Washington, United States | AFP | The US Supreme Court said Friday that it will decide which bathrooms should be used by transgender people, a highly sensitive question with national political resonance. The case involves 17-year-old Gavin Grimm, who was born a female but identifies as a male. Grimm filed …

Seoul, South Korea | AFP | South Korean prosecutors on Saturday raided the homes and offices of senior advisers to President Park Geun-Hye, as she struggled with a corruption and influence-peddling scandal involving a close family friend. The crisis centred around Park’s long-time confidante Choi Soon-Sil has rocked her presidency, …

Diane founded Amooti.org, an online market place that provides easy access to African-inspired art, culture, fashion and other products over the Internet. The business gives gifted and inspired people a platform to share their talents and culture, while getting income for their work.  All they need to do is get …

  Brazil mutant mosquitoes to breed out diseases Piracicaba, Brazil | AFP |  Scientists in Brazil are preparing to release millions of factory-bred mosquitoes in an attempt to wipe out their distant cousins that carry tropical diseases. The insects’ method: have sex and then die. British firm Oxitec says its …

Des Moines, United States | AFP | A political earthquake triggered by a fresh FBI email probe rocked Hillary Clinton and her White House campaign Friday, but they weren’t even on the ground to feel it hit. Clinton and her team were on her plane, gliding toward the next campaign …

Thursday was a special day at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) as Zakayo, the oldest chimpanzee known in the country, celebrated its 53rd birthday. The Wildlife Center annually celebrates Zakayo’s birthday to highlight the plight and abuse of chimpanzees and other animals. Zakayo is the oldest chimpanzee in captivity in a country …

VIDEO: South African Airways is set to boost the 6th wine festival in Uganda by exhibiting a wide variety of wine brands. At least 20 wineries from South Africa will exhibit. According to Yogi Biriggwa, South African Airways country director, there is so many wine brands in South Africa that Uganda is …

VIDEO: The story of Kashumba sub-county in Isingiro district is shocking. It is a story of residents clinging onto life as many have resorted to eating banana stamps and peels to stay alive. The NBS team has just returned from Isingiro and brings you the horrific scenes.   Share on: …