Ugandan President Visits Parts hit by deadly Riots

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday visited parts of Uganda's capital Kampala hit by several days of violence, and warned that police would use deadly force if necessary to put down further unrest. VOA'S Paul Ndiho has more.

Calm restored in Uganda's capital Kampala

The Ungandan capital Kampala is relatively calm after several days of violence left at least 14 people dead and hundreds wounded. But fears of more fighting remain in some parts of the city. VOAS Paul Ndiho has more.

Ugandan Army and Police killing innocent people on the sreets

The army has deployed troops to help deal with the riots. Four radio stations have been taken off air after the government accused them of inciting violence. At least 5 more people were shot dead and a police officer stabbed today, after seven peopl...e died on Thursday in the Kampala riots. Stay tuned for more...

Violence breaks out in Uganda's Capital Kampala

IN UGANDA AT LEAST FIVE PEOPLE ARE REPORTED DEAD. THE VIOLENCE BROKE OUT THURSDAY AFTER POLICE PREVENTED A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRADITIONAL RULER OF THE BUGANDA ETHNIC GROUP FROM TRAVELING TO A REGION NORTH OF THE CAPITAL. THE BUGANDA TRIBE IS THE LARGEST ETHNIC GROUP IN UGANDA. HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH ACCUSES UGANDAN POLICE OF USING "UNNECESSARY LETHAL FORCE." UGANDAN OPPOSITION LEADER, MORRIS OGENGA-LATIGO, BLAMES THE VIOLENCE ON PRESIDENT YOWERI MUSEVENI. OGENGA-LATIGO VISITED THE VOICE OF AMERICA THURSDAY

Gabon Post Election Violence

Gabon's opposition is calling for a recount in disputed presidential elections that brought the son of long-time leader Omar Bongo to power.
The joint call by 16 opposition candidates also demands an international investigation into post-election violence last week after the election results were announced. VOA'S Paul Ndiho reports

Opposition protests in Uganda

Ugandan opposition leaders are stepping up criticism of President Yoweri Museveni's decision to reappoint the country's electoral commission, headed by a close associate, Badru Kiggundu. VOA'S Paul Ndiho has more.

South African Tattoo Artist

A South African tattoo artist has earned international attention for his portrait of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Rob Turner's body art will be showcased in October at one of the world's biggest tattoo conventions in Las Vegas. VOA'S Paul Ndiho has more.