Jacob Oboth elected speaker of Uganda’s parliament
Uganda’s former Defense Minister Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term, replacing Anita Annet…
Ousmane Sonko moves to Senegal’s parliament
Former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to enter Senegal’s National Assembly after being dismissed from his government post on…
Ebola outbreak expands in DRC and Uganda
The Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced that as of May 23, 2026, suspected Ebola…
Netanyahu sends support to Trump after White House shooting
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed solidarity with U.S. President Donald Trump following the attempted…
Uganda airlines suspends Kinshasa flights over Ebola
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Uganda Airlines announced the suspension of all flights to and from Kinshasa, DRC, citing the…
Senegal in shock: President Faye dismisses Sonko and dissolves government
On the evening of May 22, 2026, Senegal was shaken by a dramatic announcement on state television. Presidential secretary Oumar…
“Sports bring people together. For Rwanda, we’ve seen many benefits.” President Kagame
President Paul Kagame has emphasized that investing in sports and building its infrastructure plays a crucial role in boosting other…
“This is pride for Rwanda and proof of our talent. Gov’t spokesperson Yolande Makolo
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has hailed the selection of the Rwandan film Ben’Imana at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, calling…
Museveni fires back at Mwenda’s criticism
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has strongly rebuked veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda, who recently described him as an aging leader…
General Byamungu killed by drone strike in Luvungi
On May 23, 2026, reports emerged that General Byamungu Ruduga Abdalah, a commander aligned with the Wazalendo movement in the…