Uganda Elections: EAC sends 61 Observers, internet restrictions announced
The East African Community has deployed a 61-member Election Observation Mission to monitor Uganda’s general elections scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, as authorities announced...
World Bank warns 2020s on track to be weakest decade for Global Growth since 1960s
The global economy is proving more resilient than expected despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with growth projected to remain broadly steady through...
CAF Opens Investigation Into Quarterfinal Incidents at AFCON Morocco 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has strongly condemned what it described as unacceptable behavior by players and officials during two quarterfinal matches at...
Blockbuster AFCON semi-finals confirmed as Morocco face Nigeria, Senegal play Egypt
The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights left standing after a...
Rwanda, DRC officials trade sharp accusations online amid stalled peace efforts
Senior officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have exchanged pointed accusations on social media, underscoring deepening tensions between the neighboring countries...
AU demands M23 withdraw from eastern Congo city of Uvira
The African Union on Monday demanded the immediate and verifiable withdrawal of M23 rebels from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira,...
Algeria Edges DR Congo in extra time to reach AFCON 2025 Quarterfinals
RABAT, Morocco — Adil Boulbina scored in the 118th minute to send Algeria into the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco...
EF Index 2025: South Africa and Zimbabwe lead Africa in English proficiency
South Africa and Zimbabwe lead Africa in English proficiency, both scoring 602 and ranking joint‑13th globally in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). Kenya follows...
Burundi targets tourism growth with new National Marketing Strategy
Burundian officials on Tuesday formally launched a five‑year Tourism Marketing Plan designed to boost international arrivals, strengthen tourism products and raise the East African...
African Union condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union’s Peace and Security Council on Tuesday strongly condemned what it described as Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland, calling...


