Uganda protests Rwanda military incursion on its territory

KAMPALA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda protested an incursion by Rwandan soldiers on its territory that it said resulted in two deaths. Two Rwandan soldiers entered Ugandan territory in the southwestern district of Rukiga on Friday in pursuit of a suspected smuggler, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. They shot dead…

Kenya: High court unanimously upholds ban on gay sex

NAIROBI, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s high court upheld a law banning gay sex, keeping same sex relations punishable by 14 years in jail in the East African nation. Same-sex relationships are a crime in more than 70 countries around the world, almost half of them in Africa. Neighbouring Uganda…

Ethiopia: Former head of notorious jail Ogaden arrested

Satellite image of Jail Ogaden. Photo courtesy of Google Earth ADDIS ABABA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The former head of a notorious Ethiopian prison has been arrested and is expected to face trial. Hassan Ismail Ibrahim, also known as Hassan Dhere, was arrested in neighbouring Somalia in a town where he…

Uganda: Capital Kampala bans street children donations

KAMPALA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s capital Kampala has passed a law to ban giving money or food to children living on the streets. Kampala’s Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, said the law aimed to curb the commercial and sexual exploitation of children. According to government estimates, as many as 15,000…

Oklahoma tornado: Two killed and several injured in El Reno

Search and rescue efforts are continuing following the deadly tornado EL RINO (Oklahoma, US), May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —At least two people have been killed after a tornado tore through the city of El Reno in Oklahoma, destroying a hotel and damaging a mobile home park, officials said. The tornado struck the…

WHO Condemns Killing Of Medical Workers In Libya’s Tripoli

TRIPOLI, May 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — The World Health Organization (WHO) condemned the killing of two medical workers in the Libyan capital Tripoli, which is witnessing violent clashes between the UN-backed government and the east-based army. “WHO Libya condemns the deaths on Thursday of two health workers in Tripoli during an incident involving two ambulances. Several…

Clashes In Brazil Prison Kill At Least 15: Official

MANAUS (Brazil), May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Clashes among prisoners in Brazil have left at least 15 people dead in Amazonas state in northern Brazil on Sunday, said the regional authority. The clashes broke out around 11:00 am during visiting hours at the facility, located some 28 kilometers from the state…

Venezuela: Opposition leader Guaido rejects ‘false dialogue’ ahead of new talks in Norway

CARORA (Venezuela), May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s opposition leader rejected “false dialogue” in resolving the country’s political crisis, as Norway announced it would host another round of talks between opposition representatives and the government of President Nicolas Maduro. The two sides would return to Oslo this week “to continue a…

Six killed in Mexican navy helicopter crash

MEXICO CITY, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six people, including five members of the Mexican Navy, died when their helicopter crashed during operations to put out forest fires, President Andr‚s Manuel L¢pez Obrador said. The crash occurred in a remote, hilly area of the north-central state ofQueretaro on Friday. The MI-17…

US Pres Trump downplays North Korea launches on Japan visit

TOKYO, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump downplayed recent North Korean missile launches as he teed off a state visit to Japan with a round of golf with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and a trip to the sumo. Before hitting the course, Trump tweeted that North Korea had…