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Former Ugandan Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is expected to face prosecution after investigators completed a case file into allegations of corruption, marking a major development in one of the country's most…
Uganda's Embassy in Addis Ababa has launched a new campaign to promote tourism, investment, and economic diplomacy by showcasing the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, using sports as a bridge to strengthen ties…
Anti-immigrant protests have intensified across several South African cities, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban, with demonstrators calling on the government to take stronger action against illegal…
Egypt booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a thrilling last-32 clash at Dallas Stadium. The Pharaohs made a bright…
As many expected the election of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to usher in a new era of political stability and democratic renewal, Senegal is once again at the center of an intense constitutional debate. Lawmakers…
DR Congo produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 and secure a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The Leopards fell behind in the 10th minute after Eldor…
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday as proceedings in a case against him continued, with the court also expected to rule on his bail application.…
US Female Refereeing Team Writes New Chapter in World Cup History The FIFA World Cup has witnessed countless historic moments on the pitch, but Thursday evening's clash between the Czech Republic and South Africa…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will officially kick off on June 11, 2026, with a high-profile opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. As the tournament expands to 48 teams for the first time in history,…
The Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Joint Staff Committee to assess the country’s security posture and evaluate the progress of ongoing…
On the evening of Tuesday, 2 June 2026, Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, in partnership with the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC), hosted a networking dinner that brought together African community…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak that has now surpassed 1,000 suspected infections, prompting China to join a widening international emergency response involving…
South Africa’s tourism industry is under renewed strain as reports indicate that travellers from several African countries are cancelling planned visits following incidents of anti-migrant protests and attacks…
More than 400 Banyamulenge and Congolese Tutsi diaspora members marched through Canberra on May 29, 2026, protesting the ongoing killings, persecution, and hate speech targeting their communities in eastern DRC. The…
Algeria has taken delivery of Russian Su-34M strike fighter jets as part of a long-anticipated defense agreement with Moscow, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing military modernization programme,…
Kenya has been rocked by deadly protests and nationwide transport strikes after the government announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, worsening the already difficult cost of living for millions of citizens. At…
Fifteen Latin American migrants deported by the United States government to the Democratic Republic of Congo last month say they have been left in legal limbo in a hotel outside Kinshasa, forced to choose between…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following growing fears of…
The East African Community (EAC) has launched a major three-week joint military exercise in Nairobi aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and improving preparedness against growing security threats across the…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, was sworn in on Tuesday for a record seventh term as president of Uganda following his victory in disputed January elections, extending his nearly four-decade rule as one of…
Olivier Nduhungirehe on Tuesday renewed Rwanda’s call for reform of the United Nations Security Council, warning that the use, or threat, of veto powers has repeatedly paralyzed the body’s ability to respond to…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame arrived in Nairobi on Monday to attend the inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026, a high-level two-day forum bringing together African leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron to…
AFC/M23 has accused the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo of carrying out deadly drone strikes on civilian areas in eastern Congo. In an official communiqué dated May 8, the group alleged that forces…
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi said on Wednesday that elections scheduled for 2028 could not go ahead if the war in the country's east remained unresolved, while also leaving open the…