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KAMPALA, Uganda — In May 2006, renowned Ugandan journalist and researcher Timothy Kalyegira posed a question that, even years later, refuses to lose its edge:…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Chinese construction firm China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has asked the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop the…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Alliance High School has announced a temporary closure following a fire incident that affected part of a dormitory facility, becoming the latest…
ABUJA, Nigeria — An Abuja court has sentenced four men to death for their role in the 2022 attack on a Catholic church in south-western…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday defended his administration’s sweeping economic reforms, saying they had stabilised Africa’s largest economy and restored…
MAPUTO, Mozambique — At least five Mozambican nationals were killed during what Mozambique has described as xenophobic attacks in South Africa, as authorities race to…
LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases have tested negative, even as authorities intensify screening and surveillance measures following an outbreak…
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s army-aligned government has criticised Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni hosted paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti, describing the…
TRIPOLI, Libya — Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late autocrat Muammar Gaddafi and a figure who sought to reshape his country long after…
BANGUI, Central African Republic (CAR) — Provisional results from the Central African Republic (CAR) indicate that President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in…
Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for ‘safety’ after election-linked protests
By Jabari KiooBANJUL, The Gambia — Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who has fiercely contested the recent presidential election results, has fled to The Gambia seeking…
KAMPALA, Uganda — For the first time in several years, Uganda’s Parliament is entering a new political chapter without the commanding presence of former Speaker Anita…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s parliamentary speakership race is increasingly being viewed less as a competitive election and more as a carefully managed political succession, after West…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandans are set to feel the impact of a raft of new tax measures approved for the 2026/27 financial year, with economists…
KAMPALA, Uganda — In May 2006, renowned Ugandan journalist and researcher Timothy Kalyegira posed a question that, even years later, refuses to lose its edge:…
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OTTAWA, Canada — Canada has become the first G7 nation to approve generic versions of semaglutide injections, a development expected to significantly reduce the cost…
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — The United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution seeking to restrict President Donald Trump from undertaking further military action…
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and establish a series of “pilot” security zones inside Lebanese…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Catholic churches in Dubai have cancelled public worship services ahead of the Easter period, citing security concerns linked to the…
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that El Niño conditions are emerging in the tropical Pacific Ocean, raising the likelihood of…
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — U.S. rapper Kanye West, who now goes by the name Ye, is set to perform in the Netherlands next month after Dutch…
SYDNEY, Australia — The death of a 26-year-old Kenyan student, Sheila Chebii in Australia is under investigation, with authorities yet to establish the circumstances surrounding…
Bondi shooting suspect charged with 59 offenses including terrorism, 15 counts of murder
By Kaelen VeyarSYDNEY, Australia — New South Wales police have formally charged Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday’s devastating mass shooting at Bondi Beach, with 59…
BEIJING, China — China has imposed a one-year travel ban on four New Zealand Members of Parliament following their visit to Taiwan, New Zealand’s foreign…
BEIJING, China — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate halt to military operations in the Middle East, warning that the conflict…
NEW DELHI, India — India’s electric vehicle (EV) market appears to be entering a decisive growth phase, with new data suggesting adoption is accelerating across multiple…
NEW DELHI, India — At least 16 people have died from heatstroke in southern India as an intense heatwave sweeps across parts of the country,…
NAROK, Kenya — In this video, we unpack President William Ruto’s ambitious tourism blueprint, revealed during the global live coverage of the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration at the breathtaking Maasai Mara. This historic broadcast, held in…
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ZANZIBAR, Tanzania — Once known primarily for its spice trade and historical ties to the Indian Ocean world, Zanzibar is now emerging as one of…
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — U.S. rapper Kanye West, who now goes by the name Ye, is set to perform in the Netherlands next month after Dutch…
KAMPALA, Uganda — In May 2006, renowned Ugandan journalist and researcher Timothy Kalyegira posed a question that, even years later, refuses to lose its edge:…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Speaker race has gripped the political class with all the intensity of a high-stakes contest—endorsements withdrawn, loyalties shifting, and factions scrambling…
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NAIROBI, Kenya — The long-awaited transition of the inaugural Competency-Based Education (CBE) cohort hit a technical snag on Friday, as thousands of parents and learners…
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has explained the origins of the nickname “Zakayo,” linking it to public backlash over his administration’s tax policies and…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Power rarely announces itself through official titles alone. More often, it is revealed through conduct, how leaders act when authority becomes entrenched…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s parliament has passed the contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, following nearly eight hours of intense debate, capping an unusually fast…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Public transport fares across Kenya are set to increase after operators and matatu saccos announced immediate adjustments following a sharp rise in…