2+ hour, 47+ min ago   (371+ words) Author: Erina Baz'n L'pez As Uganda approaches its general elections on January 15, security forces have intensified their crackdown on the opposition, detaining hundreds'of supporters frequently firing live bullets and tear gas to break up rallies.' As polling day arrives, the…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (400+ words) Over the weekend, hundreds of people in Tanzania were charged with treason as the country reels from political violence surrounding last month's election. The East African country, which has long had a reputation of peace and stability, has grappled with…...