UN Subcommittee delays visit to Burundi, reschedules for 2026
GENEVA — The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has signaled that a long-planned visit to Burundi may be rescheduled for 2026, after...
EALA targets regional framework for responsible social media use as Kampala sitting opens
KAMPALA, Uganda — The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) on Monday opened its Kampala sitting with lawmakers set to debate a motion seeking a...
Private Sector urges political will to boost Intra-EAC trade
East African private sector leaders on Friday urged partner states to demonstrate stronger political will to eliminate non-tariff barriers and accelerate intra-regional trade, as...
ONLCT reports 281 Burundian children trafficked in 2024
A Burundian rights watchdog sounded the alarm Thursday after documenting 281 cases of Burundian children trafficked to Tanzania in 2024, calling the figure a...
DR Congo edge Nigeria on penalties to reach 2026 World Cup play-off
DR Congo kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive on Sunday night after defeating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after...
