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Uganda's Parliament on Tuesday passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 at its Third Reading, according to the Parliament of Uganda, advancing legislation aimed at regulating external influence in domestic…
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila has strongly rejected sanctions imposed by the United States Treasury, calling the move “politically motivated” and based on unproven allegations. The sanctions, announced on April 30…
The Ugandan High Court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death for the murder of four toddlers at a Kampala daycare center, concluding one of the most disturbing criminal trials in the country’s recent history…
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday called for a review of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, distancing himself from provisions that critics say would restrict foreign direct investment,…
When authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced that 129 people had died during an attempted escape from Makala Central Prison in September 2024, the figure appeared to close the story as a contained…
Child rights advocates in South Africa have raised alarm over renewed claims that foreign children are being targeted at schools, as verified reports point to a broader pattern of anti-immigration activity affecting…
Ugandan authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested 231 foreign nationals in coordinated operations targeting illegal immigration, unlicensed business activity, and suspected criminal networks. The operations, led…
The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the man accused of killing four nursery school toddlers in Ggaba on April 2, 2026, has entered a critical phase marked by forensic evidence, contested confessions, and emotional…
Ghana has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner in Accra following renewed reports of attacks and intimidation against foreign nationals in South Africa, in a diplomatic escalation over what officials…
Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara was killed on Sunday, April 26, after a wave of coordinated rebel attacks targeting multiple cities across the country on Saturday, marking one of the most significant…
Coordinated attacks across Mali hit military and strategic sites in the capital region and several northern cities early Saturday, with Islamist militants and separatist fighters later claiming responsibility for one…
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand his industrial empire into East Africa, proposing the construction of a 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery matching the scale of…
Pope Leo XIV has dismissed suggestions of a personal dispute with Donald Trump , saying it is “not in his interest” to engage in a public debate, as he continues his peace-focused visit to Africa. Speaking to reporters…
“Benimana,” a feature film by Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo , has been selected in the “Un Certain Regard” section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival , marking a significant milestone for Rwandan and…
Uganda has taken a major step to strengthen its gold industry, as the Bank of Uganda signed contracts worth $160 million to purchase domestically refined gold from local suppliers. The agreements, made with EuroGold…
Global ride-hailing giant Uber has pledged to invest $300 million (R5 billion) in South Africa over the coming years, in a major move aimed at expanding mobility, delivery services, and digital platform growth. The…
Bangui , Central African Republic – President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has officially been sworn in for a third term as the leader of the Central African Republic (CAR), marking the beginning of a new constitutional…
Cairo, Egypt - Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy has been officially appointed as the new Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (LAS). The transition, finalized during a high-level summit in Cairo,…
Africa’s political, economic and environmental landscape is shifting rapidly, with major developments unfolding across East, West and Southern Africa. From climate emergencies and security pressures to economic reform…
Report by Hobe News International Desk East Africa is entering a period of heightened volatility as a convergence of political reshuffles, security crises, and mounting economic pressures threatens to reshape the…
Spain is in advanced negotiations with Algeria to boost gas deliveries through the Medgaz pipeline by up to 10%, as Europe seeks stability amid rising volatility in global energy markets caused by tensions in the…
Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step toward accelerating its industrial development, approving an urgent decree to establish a new 8-hectare brewery and beverage plant for SN-BRAFASO, the country’s leading producer…
Zimbabwe’s gold sector is coming under increasing pressure as global geopolitical tensions disrupt key trade routes and drive up shipping costs, squeezing exporters already navigating a complex economic environment.…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - African Union (AU) officials and human rights experts have issued a grave warning regarding a global human rights crisis as increasing numbers of African nationals are trafficked into Southeast…