Somalia
Uganda to Join Iran War on Israel’s Side, Military Chief Warns
Uganda’s top military commander signaled Wednesday that Kampala could be pulled into a wider Middle East war — and would…
Uganda
North-Africa
Imminent Elections Obscure Republic of Congo’s Growing Succession Battle
As the Republic of the Congo approaches a March 15 presidential election widely viewed as tightly controlled, attention is fixed…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Signs U.S. Health Pact Amid Lingering Data Privacy Questions
Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a five-year, $1.2 billion health financing agreement with the United States,…
Central-Africa
Uganda plans railway link to Tanzania to open new export route
Uganda eyes Tanzania rail link to open new mineral export corridor via Dar es Salaam Uganda plans to connect a…
East-Africa
Uganda Court Grants Bail to Notable Human Rights Advocate
Prominent rights activist Sarah Bireete, detained on December 30 after questioning the accuracy of the voter register ahead of Uganda’s…
Somalia
Uganda Announces Somalia Troop Exit After Nearly 20 Years of Peacekeeping
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades on the front lines of…
East-Africa
Uganda announces troop withdrawal from Somalia after 19 years
Uganda to withdraw troops from Somalia after 19 years, reshaping AU mission and security calculus Monday January 26, 2026 MOGADISHU…
East-Africa
DR Congo and Rwanda Exchange Accusations Before Upcoming Peace Negotiations
Diplomatic Efforts for Peace in Eastern DRC Stalled Amid Rising Tensions Peace in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo…
East-Africa
Uganda halts admission of Somali, Eritrean, Ethiopian refugees amid aid funding cuts
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has halted the granting of refugee status to asylum seekers from Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia, citing…
Southern-Africa
Namibia Confirms Deadly Congo Fever Outbreak; Health Officials Warn
Windhoek — Namibian health authorities have confirmed a case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) after a patient admitted to a…
East-Africa
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Pileup Fuels Urgent Road Safety Debate in Uganda
Dozens killed in catastrophic multi-vehicle crash on Kampala highway; authorities urge caution Dozens of people were killed and many more…
