Uganda Former President Godfrey Lukongwa Binaisa has died. The 90-year-old passed away in his sleep at his home in Kizungu Zone, a leafy, quiet area of Makindye, a suburb of Kampala. Full text newvision.co.ug
Hell Breaks Loose in Government(23: Jul'10)
Kenya Five independent commissions overseeing the implementation of long-term reform agenda and prevention of recurrence of violence are up in arms against the State. Full Story standardmedia.co.ke
Huge DR Congo Gold Mine to Open, Displacing 15,000(23: Jul'10)
Congo Mining firm Randgold Resources says it is to begin mining Africa's largest undeveloped gold deposit - in eastern DR Congo. Full Story bbc.co.uk
Al Shabaab Man Arrested on US Plane to Uganda(23: Jul'10)
Uganda A 20-year-old man accused of providing material support to al Shabaab militant group that claimed responsibility for the July 11 bomb attacks here has been arrested in New York, US authorities announced on Wednesday. He was arrested as he tried to board a plane to Uganda on July 10, a day before the suicide bombers struck in Kampala, killing 76 people. Full Story monitor.co.ug
25,000 Extra Personnel Deployed for General Election(23: Jul'10)
Tanzania A total of 25,000 security personnel have been recently recruited to specifically help enhance law and order during the countdown to the General Election, which is slated for October 31. Full Story ippmedia.com
