A chronology of key events: 1st century AD - Bantu-speaking tribes invade the region inhabited by Twa and Fulani tribes.

A leading member of Malawia s opposition United Democratic Front party says President Bingu Wa Mutharikaa s government acted irresponsibly when it a oesecretlya purchased a multi-million dollar presidential jet.

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Pepe Julian Onziema, one of Uganda's few publicly out gays, and her partner. Glenna Gordon Share Pepe Julian Onziema looks great in a suit.