The Government of Tanzania has entered diplomatic talks with the United States following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and tourism visas. The new measure, announced by the U.S. Department of State, is set to take effect on October 23, 2025. Under the new policy, Tanzanian […]
Riek Machar defies treason trial, cites immunity as VP
South Sudan’s political tensions deepened on Friday as opposition leader and former vice-president Riek Machar told a court in Juba that his status as the country’s first vice-president shields him from prosecution in a treason case. Machar, a longtime rival of President Salva Kiir, was suspended from office last month after being charged with crimes […]
Nigerians in Rwanda celebrate 65th Independence day
Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was marked in Kigali on October 1, 2025, with colour, rhythm and reflection, as the Nigerian community in Rwanda celebrated the milestone with a blend of tradition, culture and solidarity. The evening was filled with music, beautiful dances and creative performances that mirrored Nigeria’s cultural vibrancy, while the Association of Nigerians […]
Ugandan presidential candidate vows to adopt French as national language
Ugandan presidential hopeful Mubarak Munyagwa has stirred national debate after promising to abolish Kiswahili as a national language and replace it with French in schools and public institutions if elected. The Common Man’s Party (CMP) candidate made the announcement at a campaign rally, arguing that Uganda’s future lies in building stronger ties with Francophone Africa […]
Egyptian troops to replace Burundian forces in Somalia’s middle Shabelle
Egyptian troops deploying to Somalia will assume control of Sector Five in the Middle Shabelle region, replacing Burundian forces set to withdraw in the coming weeks, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said. In an interview with the BBC, Mohamud confirmed the troops will be stationed between the districts of Balcad and Mahaday. He rejected […]
Ebola outbreak in DRC claims 16 lives
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing yet another Ebola outbreak, with health officials confirming 16 deaths in Kasai Province. The Ministry of Health announced that the resurgence of the deadly virus has already left a trail of grief and anxiety, as authorities race to prevent its spread to other regions. Health Minister Dr. […]
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila faces death penalty in treason trial
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finds itself at the center of a gripping legal and political drama as former President Joseph Kabila faces trial in absentia on charges of treason, war crimes, and orchestrating an insurrection. The trial, which began in July, has brought the spotlight back onto Kabila, who has remained outside the […]
Uganda denies reports of U.S. deal to host migrants
Uganda has firmly dismissed reports that it had reached an agreement with the United States to host migrants deported from American soil, clarifying that earlier media claims were inaccurate. Initial stories published by international outlets suggested that Washington had struck deals with Uganda and Honduras to receive people who had entered the U.S. illegally. According […]
DRC launches sweeping probe into military defeats against M23 rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has opened a far-reaching investigation into the collapse of its army in the east, where the M23 rebel movement and its allies continue to expand their control. Dozens of top generals and senior officers have been summoned to answer questions over what officials describe as a series of humiliating defeats […]
EAC, SADC leaders advance joint peace plan for eastern DRC
President Paul Kagame, alongside fellow leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), participated virtually in a high-level summit on August 13, 2025, aimed at accelerating peace efforts in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting brought together Heads of State and senior officials from both regional […]