Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son to Libya’s Col Muammar Gaddafi Assassinated  

Saif al-Islam was seen as his father’s political heir and was detained in Zintan after the 2011 uprising that ended Muammar Gaddafi’s rule. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the western city of Zintan, where he had been based for the past decade. The 53-year-old was […]

UCU Hosts Final Phase of EU-Funded Project to Boost Migration Reporting in Africa

Topics of the final edition address African empowerment of the migration narrative in academic teaching, moving beyond stereotypes, exploring digital narratives, digital storytelling and social change, recommendations and the way forward. The Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono is hosting a conference for the final phase of the Communicating Migration and Mobility, E-learning Programmes and Newsroom […]

Uganda-Tanzania EACOP Teamwork Shines Bright

Dr. Buriani praised the EACOP team’s commitment to safety and environmental protection, while Dr. Nankabirwa highlighted the project’s potential to transform Tanga, with over 12,000 workers trained and employed. Uganda Approves Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Injection Lenacapavir A high-level Ugandan delegation, led by Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa, recently met with Tanga […]

Uganda, Tanzania Reaffirm Commitment to EACOP Project

Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, hosted the meeting, emphasizing the project’s importance as a flagship regional integration initiative. A high-level stakeholder meeting between Uganda and Tanzania has reaffirmed the commitment of both governments to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project. The meeting, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, brought together senior officials […]

Gov’t Restricts Social Media Access Amidst Presidential Election Tensions

Nine presidential candidates participated in the election, although the major opposition challengers who stood a real chance were barred on technicalities. Guinea has restricted access to popular social media platforms TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook as the country awaits final results from Sunday’s presidential election. Internet watchdog NetBlocks reported disruptions via major providers Orange and MTN. […]

92yr-Old Paul Biya Re-elected President of Cameroon

The swearing-in ceremony will take place before the Cameroonian people, in the presence of members of Parliament, the Constitutional Council and the Supreme Court. Mukono Parliamentary Candidate Mubarak Ssekikubo Remanded Over Fraud The 92-year-old Paul Biya has been re-elected president of Cameroon for an eighth term, securing 53.66 percent of the votes, the country’s Constitutional […]

Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia Among Africa’s Fastest Growing Economies 

Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and IvoryCoast are now among Africa’s fastest-growing economies, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa released in Washington, D.C., the IMF attributed their strong performance to sustained policy reforms, prudent fiscal management, and increased investment in infrastructure and manufacturing. In contrast, major […]

Kenyan National Charged, Remanded in USD255,650 Gold Scam

The accused and others still at large convinced the investor to remit the funds, claiming it was necessary to cover declaration fees, government royalties, and documentation for the gold export. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Crime Investigations Department and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution have arraigned a Kenyan […]

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