Liberia are preparing to vote in a highly contested presidential election as former football star George Weah, 57 seeks a second term. However, he faces a major competitor in former Deputy President Joseph Boakai, 78.Mr Boakai has waged his campaign under the slogan “Rescue”. He argues that the West African state derailed during Mr. Weah’s first six years in office. ...

A number of rockets have been launched from the blockaded Gaza Strip towards Israel. Consequently, sirens warning of incoming rockets went off as far as the greater Tel Aviv area according to reports. The rocket fire in Gaza started from different locations at 6:30am local time (3:30 GMT) earlier today. It went on for almost half an hour. Air raid ...

Later today, more delegates from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) are expected to arrive at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi. This is in preparation for the National Executive Committee (NEC) leadership elections scheduled to happen tomorrow. The NEC elections will involve at least 1,400 party delegates representing over 125 districts where the party had grassroots elections.The deputy party spokesperson, ...

Uganda has joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Teachers Day. With the development, the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) has made a couple of demands to the government. Mr Filbert Baguma, the Secretary-General of the Union says they work too much for little pay making them undervalued. He said this has led to an enormous increase in ...

Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere will make his return to Kasese district, the seat of his kingdom, today. His return comes after spending nearly seven years away. The Omusinga (king), had his access to his kingdom revoked as part of his bail conditions. This happened after government labeled multiple charges against him including treason, murder, attempted murder and other charges. ...