450,780 people have fled war-torn South Sudan to Uganda, which now hosts 650,000 refugees.
Social media users trigger sarcastic discussion on presidential election if the US was an African country.
Burundi, South Africa and Gambia's decision to leave the ICC generated widespread support for the ICC.
Basic rights are consistently violated and security forces continue to use 'excessive force and torture'.
David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o make all the right moves but newcomer Madina Nalwanga emerges a winner.
311,083 have fled Burundi's violence, which has left up to 2,000 people dead since April 2015.
MP Betty Nambooze is behind a controversial bill to control the mainly illegal supply and consumption of alcohol.
Police claims Besigye was arrested as a 'preventive measure' - his supporters say he was 'brutally abducted'.
25 women protesting peacefully against proposed amendments to Uganda's Constitution detained Tuesday
Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda, where legislators are trying to pass an anti-gay bill.
Machar dismissed as vice president after fleeing capital Juba following deadly fighting in July
Analysts warn Taban Deng Gai's appointment could create fractures as fears of return to civil war loom.
More than a million children in the country have been orphaned because of HIV and Aids.
It is difficult to assess the exact requirement of deployment in South Sudan, Obama said.
Snap of Museveni caught talking to a mystery caller from a foldout chair sparks new #M7Challenge.
FDC leader asked for a speedy trial of his much-delayed treason case.
Commemorative event marking death of Netanyahu's brother overshadowed by 'gaffe'.
The al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group remains a threat to Somalia and neighbouring Kenya and Uganda.
A new generation of apps promises to alleviate Africa's transportation woes
EXCLUSIVE: FDC urges for sanctions, embargo over 'trumped-up' charges imposed on leader Kizza Besigye.
Besigye was arrested after mock swearing-in ceremony in which he declared himself Uganda's president.
Omar al-Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide in Darfur.