Summary: The Republic of Tanzania will sell 650,000 tonnes of maize to Zambia, a senior government official said on Sunday, …
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Nigeria declares ban on single-plastics use in state offices
Summary: Nigeria has taken a significant step towards reducing plastic pollution by initiating a ban on single-use plastics in government …
Read More »South Africa’s KZN province elects IFP member as premier in setback for Zuma
Summary: South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal provincial legislature elected an Inkatha Freedom Party member as its premier, picking him over the candidate …
Read More »Uganda hit by nationwide blackout for several hours, grid operator says
Summary: Uganda suffered a rare nationwide electricity blackout for several hours on Friday, its state-run power grid operator said, adding …
Read More »South Africa’s ANC will seek to form government of national unity
Summary: The former liberation movement once led by Nelson Mandela has run South Africa since it swept to power in …
Read More »Uganda, South Korea sign Shs1.9 trillion deal for infrastructure loan
Summary: The new credit will likely add to Uganda’s growing debt problems that prompted Moody’s last month to downgrade its …
Read More »Suspected Islamists kill at least 16 in eastern DR Congo, local official reports
Summary 16 people were killed by a suspected Islamist rebel group based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu …
Read More »Somalia threatens to kick out Ethiopian troops over port deal
Summary: Ethiopia offered Somaliland possible recognition in exchange for being allowed to set up a naval base and commercial port …
Read More »Uganda anti-LGBTQ+ law threatens HIV gains as patients fear arrest
Summary: In Uganda, LGBTQ+ individuals face barriers accessing HIV/AIDS treatment due to fear of persecution under the Anti-Homosexuality Act. Despite …
Read More »Biden plans to visit Africa in February if re-elected as US President
Summary: “I plan on going in February after I am reelected,” Biden said as he greeted Kenyan President William Ruto …
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