Fire Destroys Central Market in Lyantonde, Uganda, Affecting Dozens of Traders
LYANTONDE, Uganda — A fire destroyed Lyantonde Central Market in central Uganda, affecting more than 60 traders and causing losses estimated in the millions...
15 Mali Soldiers Killed in Clash with Jihadists in Mopti Region
BAMAKO, Mali — At least 15 members of Mali's Defense and Security Forces were killed Thursday in a clash with jihadists near the town...
Man Lives Under Lagos Bridge for 30 Years, Guides Growing Homeless Community
For 30 years, Liya'u Sa'adu has called the space under Lagos' Obalende Bridge home. Now 60, he's become a guide for a growing community...
Nearly 68 Million Suffering from Drought in Southern Africa, Says Regional Bloc
About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought that has devastated crops across the region, the...
Uganda Returns Congolese Police Officers Who Fled Violence
Uganda has returned almost 100 Congolese police officers who fled across the border to escape fighting between M23 rebels and Congo's military, a Ugandan...
