Summary: Financial analysts caution that Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024, with its proposed tax changes, might impede economic recovery if enacted …
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South Africa’s new MK party seeks majority win in pivotal election, says Zuma
Summary: Former South African President Jacob Zuma, now leading the newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, aims to secure …
Read More »DR Congo Army Thwarts Coup Attempt on Presidential Palace
Summary: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army (FARDC) thwarted a coup attempt targeting the Presidential Palace early Sunday, May 19. …
Read More »Rwanda’s role in eastern DRC conflict: why international law is failing to end the fighting
Summary: The power of international law lies in its potential to offer alternatives to force and violence by resolving conflicts …
Read More »23 missing for two weeks off Tunisia: officials
Summary: Twenty-three people are missing after attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe from Tunisia. The National Guard is conducting …
Read More »Eastern Africa Editors Society Elects New Leadership for Press Freedom, Media Sustainability
Summary: Deodatus Balile from Tanzania has been elected as President of the Eastern Africa Editors Society (EAES), with Fitihawok Yewondwossn …
Read More »Tanzanian official thanks China for empowering women in poverty alleviation
Summary: Tanzania’s government thanked China for supporting women’s economic empowerment. Minister Dorothy Gwajima highlighted China’s donation of sewing and hatching …
Read More »IGAD Reports 4.9 Million Refugees in Region, Sudan Crisis Worsens
Summary: IGAD reports that regional countries host 4.9 million refugees and asylum-seekers. Conflict and natural disasters have internally displaced 18.4 …
Read More »Museveni Returns to Uganda After 3-Day Visit to Kenya
Summary: Ugandan President Museveni’s three-day visit to Kenya, at the invitation of President Ruto, focused on strengthening bilateral ties. Discussions …
Read More »How Uganda’s Refugee Policy is Being Strained by the Influx from Sudan, the DRC, and South Sudan
Summary: Uganda is facing increased strain on its refugee support system due to a surge in arrivals from Sudan, the …
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