CAPTION: Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Industries and Africa’s richest man. His group is pursuing a new wave of industrial investments across East Africa. [Tom Saater/Bloomberg via Getty Images]By AgencyTanzania is stepping up efforts to secure major fertiliser, power and infrastructure investments from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, after neighbouring Kenya was selected for his […]
By Agency KIGALI – Rwandan authorities have announced that they’ve entered initial talks with certain EU governments on potentially hosting return hubs for migrants. Prior to the announcement, Italy had already confirmed having held discussions with Rwandan authorities on reaching a migration-related cooperation agreement. Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told the AFP news agency that the country […]
By Radio France InternationaleBUNIA – In a long-awaited operation, Democratic Republic of Congo authorities released 15 prisoners and handed them over to rebels from the AFC/M23 movement on Friday August 7th, 2026. It marks the first known prisoner transfer under a peace deal signed last year to end fighting in the eastern DRC.According to the International […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, has cautioned newly ordained priests against clericalism, urging them to dedicate their lives to selfless service to God and the People of God. Clericalism refers to the tendency among some priests to seek status, recognition and personal honours while viewing themselves as superior […]
CAPTION: National Resistance Movement (NRM), Treasurer Barbara Oundo Nekesa, 2nd left, Deputy Secretary, right, General Namayanja Rose Nsereko, right, join National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus to applaud President Museveni after the announcement of new crackdown on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. (PPU Photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – President Yoweri […]
CAPTION: Guns on display during the visit by Eastern Africa Standby Force at Singo military baracks on Saturday 8th, August, 2026. (courtesy photo). By Our reporterSINGO – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has expressed confidence in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) readiness for regional peace support operations after verifying Uganda’s pledged deployment capabilities at […]
CAPTOIN: A view of Ngungu, a mining and farming town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on August 8, 2026 [Prosper Heri/Al Jazeera] By Prosper Heri NgororaBUNA – For Heritier Ramazani, being counted is about more than a population figure. It could be the first time the Congolese state officially recognises his existence.The 28-year-old resident […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye was returned to Luzira Prison on Friday August 8th 2026 evening after receiving treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital. However, his is wife Winnie Byanyima saying he remained too weak to walk or feed himself, while Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi said earlier in the […]
By James Gichigi NAIROBI – The High Court has ruled that Kenya’s next General Election ought to be held in August 2026, not the scheduled August 10, 2027. In a landmark judgment, Justice Mugure Thande held that the fifth year following the August 9, 2022, presidential election commenced on August 9, 2026, meaning the next […]
CAPTION: Uganda Airlines Managing Director, Girma Wake, center, with support staff during a function recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Tourism stakeholders have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ decision to launch direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, saying the new connections are expected to boost visitor arrivals, trade, and investment while strengthening […]