Tanzania and Uganda agree huge pipeline deal

The presidents of Tanzania and Uganda have signed an agreement to begin construction of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. The pipeline will facilitate the transfer of Ugandan oil to ports in Tanzania. It will be one of the world’s longest electrically heated pipelines, but the project has received criticism from environmental campaigners.

Plus, Somalia’s lower house of parliament has voted to extend President Farmajo’s term for another two years, despite his mandate expiring in February.

And more than 30 Christians detained because of their faith in Eritrea have been released.

(Photo: The 2017 ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline; Credit: GAEL GRILHOT/AFP via Getty Images)