The absence of World hero, Nelson Mandela who skipped the opening ceremonies of the world cup because of a death in his family did not dent the joy and pomp saw the 2010 World Cup in South Africa get under way with a spectacular and vibrant opening ceremony at the 94,000-capacity Soccer City in Johannesburg, on the outskirts of Soweto. Senani, the great granddaughter of Nelson Mandela died in freaky car accident last night.

ICC to investigate Museveni, Uganda Army over Genocide allegation

Citing increased complaints from Ugandans, mainly from the war-ravaged northern region, the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) said Thursday he plans to investigate the country's army over alleged crimes against humanity. Ocampo made the statement after he had received a formal complaint package from one of Ugandan's opposition politicians.

Business came to a stand as thousands flocked to the Uganda parliament to witness the swearing in ceremony of Betty Nambooze Bakireke (DP), the newly elected Mukono North Constituency Member of Parliament. Nambooze was entering a new political chapter as a member of the parliament, six months to the end of what would have been her five year term as MP.

As Kenya Diaspora throws weight behind ICC trials

President Kibaki has ordered a crackdown on hate mongers in the run up to the Kenya referendum.

He directed the body charged with national cohesion and the police to be firm with those engaged in violence and lawlessness during campaigns for the vote on August 4. "I direct the National Integration and Cohesion Commission and all security agencies to take firm and decisive action against those who may engage in acts of violence, hate speech or other forms of lawlessness regardless of one's status in society," said President Kibaki during the 47th celebrations of Madaraka Day at the Nyayo National Stadium Tuesday.