The death of American citizen Eric Nkusi, a Burundian-born national, in an Entebbe police cell has sparked questions over the handling of his detention and medical condition. Nkusi was arrested on the night of August 1, 2025, for allegedly overstaying his visa after spending several weeks in Uganda without valid immigration documents. While in custody […]
Hope and hardship as Congolese refugees begin returning to eastern DRC
After decades of conflict that forced thousands to seek refuge in neighbouring Rwanda, some Congolese families are venturing back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), testing whether peace can take hold amid lingering instability. The movement is unfolding against a backdrop of shifting political and security realities, particularly since the M23 rebel group […]
DRC tries Ex-President Joseph Kabila in absentia for treason
Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday July 25, 2025, on charges including treason over his alleged support for anti-government militants. The trial of Kabila, who returned to live in Goma in May this year, was at a military court in the Gombe district of the capital Kinshasa. […]
APO Group Wins Gold at SABRE Awards for Inclusive Campaign with Canon
APO Group, a leading pan-African communications consultancy, has once again earned recognition on the continental stage, winning gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards Africa. The award was given for its groundbreaking “World Unseen” campaign developed in partnership with Canon Central and North Africa. The campaign, showcased at GITEX Africa, stood out for its commitment to […]
DRC’s battles Health Crisis as Cholera Outbreak escalates
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a fast-escalating health emergency, as cholera infections surge across the country, now compounded by a nationwide health workers’ strike, a resurgence of mpox, and deteriorating humanitarian access due to ongoing armed conflict. Health Minister Roger Kamba recently announced at a press briefing in Kinshasa that […]
How Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy deepens Africa’s Push for Continental Unity
Kenya has officially opened its borders to almost all African nations by removing visa requirements for their citizens. This positions Kenya as one of the continent’s most open and accessible countries, reinforcing its commitment to fostering closer ties across Africa. Under the new policy, nearly all African nationals can now enter Kenya without prior visa […]
Uganda unveils New HIV Drug that Offers Total Protection with Just Two doses a Year
Uganda has announced a groundbreaking scientific and medical advancement that could dramatically change the fight against HIV with an injectable drug that offers complete protection from the virus with just two doses a year. The Uganda AIDS Commission revealed that Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), has demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection […]
New Map Book Launched to Advance Biodiversity Conservation in Eastern and Southern Africa
The Regional Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity, Forests, and Seascape Ecosystems Management in Eastern and Southern Africa (RCoE-ESA has launched a groundbreaking Map Book aimed at transforming environmental conservation across the region. Hosted by the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), the unveiling took place on June 16, 2025, during the golden […]
Tanzania Declares Full Readiness to Host CHAN 2024 finals
Tanzania has officially confirmed its complete readiness to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament that will spotlight home-based talent from across the continent. The announcement comes as the country wraps up its infrastructural and logistical preparations, just weeks ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on August 2, 2025. Speaking during an exclusive interview […]
Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief resigns over Blogger’s Death in custody
The death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has sent shockwaves through Kenya, plunging the country into protests and placing the spotlight squarely on the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. The high-ranking police official, who filed the complaint that led to Ojwang’s arrest, has now resigned amid growing public outrage, […]