Counting was slow across Uganda as a result of the internet shutdown, which affected some of the biometric machines used to validate voter registrations.

Bonginkosi Khanyile says not having police coming to his house everyday is a step forward for him gaining his freedom

#FeesMustFall sought free education for all, but it cost one of its champions his liberty

Blind Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng said on Saturday he has left a hospital in Beijing and believes he will be headed on a flight to the US.

Myanmar’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is likely to contest an upcoming by-election, paving the way for a political comeback.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn has switched his place of house arrest to a luxury townhouse said to boast everything from roof access to home theatre.