Fistfight by Ugandan, Libyan presidential guards sparks chaos at mosque unveiling

KAMPALA, Uganda (CNN) - A fight between Ugandan and Libyan presidential guards sparked chaos during a ceremony attended by the heads of state from 11 African nations.

Several of the guards to the visiting heads of state from Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Mali, Somalia, Sudan, and Djibouti sustained serious injuries in the fight, which included punches, kicks, and the drawing of guns.

No leaders were hurt in the melee on Wednesday, though several were knocked over. Several journalists were also caught up in the fracas and suffered injuries or lost their grips on cameras and recorders.

 – From Journalist Samson Ntale