A kingdom within a republic: Inside Uganda’s Buganda
News A kingdom within a republic: Inside Uganda’s Buganda The kingdom’s traditions and institutions have endured through colonial rule, independence and decades of upheaval Daudi Chwa II, Kabaka of Buganda,…
Reform’s £72m donations ‘entirely in line with law’, Jenrick says
Robert Jenrick has said Reform UK believes £72m of donations it has received from two cryptocurrency billionaires are “entirely in line with the law”. The party’s economic spokesman told the…
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
News Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny New chief of staff appointed after failed mutiny tested military rulers’ grip on power. Niger’s state TV announces that…
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins. People…
Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa
Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute
Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute The 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king. A…
One dead, 102 rescued after Indonesian ferry goes missing in Java Sea
Rescuers search for 140 people after Indonesian passenger ship sinks Search and rescue are ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator. Relatives…
One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
One person has died and 102 have been rescued from a stricken Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, an official said. A search and rescue operation was launched after…
PM’s top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on Putin
Speaking at the Yalta European Strategy forum, Powell said pressure on Putin was working “and that means we have to keep the pressure up”. He said: “What we don’t want…