Africa

President William Ruto is scheduled to depart the country on Thursday to participate in two summits in Kampala, Uganda. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced that the President will first attend a meeting of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), focusing on regional cooperation and development to support stability and …

A tragic incident has occurred at Makerere University, where a student, Irene Nabaggala, aged 22, has taken her own life just a fortnight before the highly anticipated graduation ceremony at the renowned Ugandan educational institution. Local media reports reveal that Nabaggala was on the verge of completing her Bachelor of …

Starting from January 22, Tanzania has chosen to suspend all flights operated by Kenya Airways (KQ), citing a reciprocal disagreement following Kenya’s denial of a request for all-cargo flight operations by Air Tanzania Company Limited. The decision, conveyed in a statement signed by Hamza Johari, the Director General of the …

Authorities in Tanzania are probing a robbery at a church, where burglars broke in and stole more than three million Tanzanian shillings in tithe money. The incident took place in the Hai District of Kilimanjaro Province, targeting the accountant’s office at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, Parish of Nronga, …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon leaders in the East African region to follow Kenya’s example in rejecting colonial-era boundaries, advocating for a borderless Africa to foster socio-economic transformation. Gachagua emphasized that facilitating unrestricted movement would promote seamless trade, especially under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, and …

President William Ruto is set to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the coming days to resolve a diplomatic conflict arising from a dispute over fuel imports. The neighboring country has taken legal action against Nairobi at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya rejected a request to …

Dr. Andrew Mulwa, the CEO of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), has been honored with the prestigious African Governance Award for being the Most Outstanding Medical Supplies Authority across Africa. The recognition comes ahead of the 2024 African Governance Conference and Gala Award in Mauritius, scheduled for February 7th …

By: BBC In response to the cholera outbreak, churches in Zambia have been instructed to restrict worship sessions to a maximum of two hours as part of preventive measures. Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official overseeing religious affairs, announced that the sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods is prohibited in all …

The once-revered Nigerian preacher, Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua, has had his legacy exposed in a shocking revelation that tarnishes the image of the beloved preacher. Once admired by millions globally, this charismatic figure has now been revealed as the mastermind behind a network of heinous crimes. …

A court in Sierra Leone has formally accused 27 soldiers of various charges related to an alleged coup attempt. The charges encompass offenses such as mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny, murder, aiding the enemy, communicating with the enemy, and other relevant crimes, as stated by the defense ministry. In November …