Locomotives assembly: Tanzania finds way round delays in supplies caused by Russia-Ukraine war
Committee Chair Selemani Kakoso urged the TRC to continue building the capacity of Tanzanian youth involved in assembling and maintaining the locomotives by providing advanced training both domestically and abroad.
Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country to unknown destination citing fear for his life
Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, went into hiding shortly after the January 15 presidential election. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was declared winner of the election with 71.6 per cent of the vote, according to official results that Wine rejects as fake.
Embattled South Sudan President Kiir says he’s committed to holding elections in December
South Sudan plans to hold its first general elections in December 2026 as part of the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan.
Former Kenyan captain Steve Tikolo named as Uganda National Cricket head coach
The cricket body said the recruitment process, which started in January this year, attracted 75 applicants from across the cricket world, including coaches from New Zealand, England, South Africa and India.
Still-born democracy: Expanding fighting in Jonglei state signals South Sudan’s power-sharing collapse
Kiir later dismissed Bol Mel and reappointed James Wani Igga as second vice president, but political insiders say that decision also caused frustration among certain sections of the fractious ruling party. Other controversial moves by Kiir include last year’s dismissal of powerful intelligence chief Akol Koor Kuc; the appointment of Kiir’s daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, as a special advisor; and a recent anti-corruption drive viewed as politically motivated.
Kenya develops mechanisms to address safe, orderly and regular migration in the country, Africa
Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Belio Kipsang while reaffirming the government’s commitment to the GCM global agenda, said Kenya has played a crucial role in the development of the GCM by strengthening and leading the way in migration governance.
Sheer grit and willpower: Widow with eight children in Kenya’s sprawling Rift Valley region appeals for support
Despite the hardships she faces, Tuikong remains hopeful that well-wishers, leaders and charitable organisations will come forward to support her family.
Neo-slavery: Ugandan court commits woman to prison for breaking promise to marry teacher who financed her education
A woman in western Uganda has been sentenced to six months in prison after failing to honour a promise to marry a man who financed her education with the understanding that they would eventually wed. The woman, Fortunate Kyarikunda, was jailed after failing to comply with an earlier court order...
Tanzania 4th Five-Year National Development Plan pitches for reforms in national development
Economic reforms will also be implemented to improve macroeconomic management and expand growth in key productive sectors, including agriculture, industry, services, and the digital economy, said Mkumbo.
Fears death toll from landslide in southern Ethiopia will rise to 100 as 52 bodies recovered
In a social media update on Thursday, the Gamo Zone Government Communication Affairs Department confirmed that the bodies of 52 victims have been recovered so far. Local officials indicated that the death toll could exceed 100,
