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New role for Uganda's 'first son' after social media uproar
New role for Uganda's 'first son' after social media uproar
by  AFP

Uganda's defence ministry on Tuesday announced that the president's powerful son Muhoozi Kainerugaba would no longer lead the country's land forces, hours after a social media tirade by the outspoken scion caused uproar in Kenya.

Uganda minister slams EU criticism of oil project
Uganda minister slams EU criticism of oil project
by  AFP

Uganda's energy minister on Tuesday slammed the European Parliament for seeking to delay a massive and controversial East African oil project over human rights violations and environmental concerns. The European Parliament resolution adopted last month voiced concern over "human rights violations" in Uganda and Tanzania linked to investments in fossil fuel projects.

Pro-Russia demonstrators rally in Burkina after coup
Pro-Russia demonstrators rally in Burkina after coup
by  AFP

Several dozen protestors waving Russian flags rallied in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday as West African delegates arrived on a fact-finding mission following the country's second coup in less than nine months.

W. African bloc flies envoys to Burkina Faso after latest coup
W. African bloc flies envoys to Burkina Faso after latest coup
by  AFP

Envoys from the West African bloc ECOWAS were heading to Burkina Faso on Monday after the jihadist-torn Sahel state underwent its second military coup in less than nine months. ECOWAS -- the Economic Community of West African States -- issued a statement welcoming "a peaceful settlement of their differences" and announced it would dispatch a delegation to Ouagadougou on Monday.

African playes in Europe: Partey ends his Arsenal goal drought
African playes in Europe: Partey ends his Arsenal goal drought
by  AFP

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey scored his first Premier League goal since March for Arsenal, whose 3-1 derby win over Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend kept them top of the table. Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND THOMAS PARTEY (Arsenal) He opened the scoring as the leaders enjoyed an impressive win against north London rivals Tottenham.

Tigray rebels announce troop deployment in northern Ethiopia
Tigray rebels announce troop deployment in northern Ethiopia
by  AFP

Authorities in Ethiopia's rebel-held Tigray region said they had withdrawn fighters from occupied parts of a neighbouring region to counter a major offensive unfolding to the north. Tigrayan authorities said late Sunday that a redeployment of fighters from occupied parts of the Amhara region to the south of Tigray was necessary to counter intensifying combat to the north.

Top Al-Shabaab leader killed in joint operation: Somalia govt
Top Al-Shabaab leader killed in joint operation: Somalia govt
by  AFP

The Somali government announced on Monday a top Al-Shabaab militant, who had a $3.0-million US bounty on his head, had been killed in a joint air strike in southern Somalia. It said the air strike was carried out "at the request" of the Somali government.