East Africa

In Rwanda, the epidemic linked to the Marburg virus, a cousin of Ebola, is officially over, the announcement being made after 42 days with no new cases. The epidemic, confirmed on September 27, 2024, was the first of its kind in the country. Out of 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths …

At least five people were killed and three seriously injured in protests across Mozambique, according to police. Orlando Mudumane, spokesman for the Police General Command, said clashes erupted between police and protesters armed with stones, knives, and machetes. The demonstrations were reportedly called by Venancio Mondlane, a defeated presidential candidate, …

At least 13 people have died and many more are missing after heavy rains hit several villages in the Bulambuli district of eastern Uganda. According to the authorities, “the tragedy occurred on Wednesday night, when whole sections of the mountain collapsed, burying dozens of houses under the rubble.” Rescue teams, …

The end of rescue operations for the building that collapsed in Dar-el-Salam on November 26 has been announced by the Tanzanian government spokesman. The death toll stands at 29. More than 80 people were rescued from the four-story building that housed dozens of shops. Investigations are ongoing, spokesperson Thobias Makoba …

At least 24 people have died after two boats carrying mostly Somali nationals capsized off the coast of Madagascar, authorities said. The two boats carried a total of 70 passengers. “Efforts were underway to ensure the safe return of the survivors,” the Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The vessels …

Rescue efforts at the site of a building collapse that killed at least 16 people in Tanzania’s commercial capital, reports said. The number of people trapped was unclear, but several people said that they have lost contact with relatives who they believe were inside the building. Some of those who …

A Rwandan defense force soldier was arrested for opening fire in a bar, killing five civilians in a village in the west of the country. “The incident took place in the morning, in a bar in the Nyamasheke district,” according to reports. “The Rwanda Defense Force deeply regrets the tragic …

Two security guards and a pedestrian were killed and three others wounded following a roadside bomb explosion targeting military vehicles in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The attack, which took place in the Daynile district of Mogadishu, killed two members of the security forces and a civilian, said Ali Ahmed, a …

Miss Rwanda 2022 has been sentenced to a three-month suspended prison by the Kicukir District Court after she was found guilty of drunk driving in Rwanda, according to reports. According to prosecutors, “the suspect was caused by drunk driving and was also charged with driving without a license, damaging public …

Lighting victims in the Palabek camp in northern Uganda were buried on Sunday November 3, according to reports. They had gathered to pray when the rain started around 5:00 PM Saturday, and the lightning thunder struck half an hour later. Police identified 14 victims, amongst whom 8 males. Deadly lightning …