Uganda’s president signs into law anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases
Uganda’s president has signed into law anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.
Deaths from Congo floods approach 400 as search continues
The death toll from floods in eastern Congo has almost doubled, reaching close to 400 people as of Sunday, according to a local official.
Prayers Up: Nine suffocate to death in Ugandan New Year firework crush
As millions around the world celebrated the incoming of the New Year by giving thanks to God and attending events with family and friends, tragedy struck in Uganda.
Disturbing Report: Former Georgia pastor pleads guilty to sexually assaulting African girl on mission trip, feds say
Former Orthodox Presbyterian minister, Eric Tuininga, 44, was officially charged with “engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places,” DOJ officials said in a news release, reports The Associated Press. The girl was only 14 when Tuininga violated her in 2019, officials said.
Good Samaritan: In Congo, an Ebola survivor with a motorbike helps ease fear
BENI, Congo (AP) — When Germain Kalubenge gets a request for a ride on his motorcycle it can be a matter of life or death. The 23-year-old is a survivor of the Ebola virus and often is the only driver his community trusts to help if someone suspects they are infected.