CAPTION: Members of the EAC forces during a parade in Nairobi on Thursday, May 14th 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter NAIROBI – The 14th edition of the East African Community regional security command post exercise, codenamed Ushirikiano Imara, has officially commenced in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together military, police, and civilian components from all […]
CAPTION: South Sudan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. James Pitia Morgan. By AgenciesJUBA – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, May 14, 2026 rejected a U.S. State Department statement criticising the implementation of the country’s peace agreement and announcing visa restrictions on government officials, as well as sanctions targeting Crawford Capital Ltd, which Washington said has siphoned funds […]
By AgenciesThe United States Department of State on Tuesday announced targeted visa restrictions for individuals involved in undermining peace in South Sudan.A press statement signed by Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, the Department’s spokesperson, did not immediately name the targeted individuals, but said the Transitional Government of South Sudan has, for years, impeded implementation of the Revitalized […]
CAPTION: French President Emmanuel Macron, left, Kenyan President William Ruto, right, in Nairobi May 12th, 2026. (Courtsey Photo). Our reporter NAIROBI – French President Emmanuel Macron has announced 23 billion euros ($27bn) of investment during the Africa Forward summit in Kenya. Macron said on Monday that Africa and France had a “partnership of equals” […]
By Our reporterJUBA – A senior U.S. State Department official has urged South Sudanese leaders to take urgent steps to restore peace, improve governance and strengthen cooperation on security and immigration issues, according to a Monday statement from the U.S. Embassy in Juba.Africa Bureau Senior Bureau Official Nick Checker visited Juba on May 7–8, and […]
By Our reporterESWATINI – Europe should respect Africa sovereignty Uganda Deputy Speaker Tayebwa has said. While addressing African legislators meeting under the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), Tayebwa urged fellow legislators to push back against increasing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African countries saying they deserve greater […]
CAPTION: Some of the trucks parked at the Nimule-Elegu entry point on Tuesday 5th, May 2026. (Courtsey Photo). By Our reporter NIMULE – The obstruction of the South Sudan-Uganda border at the Nimule-Elegu entry point by drivers from the East African Community (EAC) has entered its ninth day, causing a more than 16-kilometre traffic […]
By Our reporterNAIROBI – Four East African nations have endorsed a plan to launch a regional communication and broadcasting satellite, KBC reported. The Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative Resolutions were signed at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi on 30 April by the information, communication and technology ministers of Kenya, Uganda, […]