We’ve Lost the Spaces That Foster Friendship Why the decline of in
Every time someone says we’re in a loneliness epidemic, the advice sounds suspiciously individual: join a gym, download a friend app, go to therapy, try harder. But what if loneliness isn’t a personal…
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in February 2026
Fuel is an essential component in practically every area of the economy, from transportation and agriculture to industry and services. When prices rise substantially, the consequences rarely stay inside the…
Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians ‘continue to be killed’
US President Donald Trump has warned that he could order more airstrikes on Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed…
Maxwell Gomera: It is time to give Africans a stake in African growth
When e-commerce company Jumia wanted to go public in 2019, Africa’s most celebrated start-up didn’t list in Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali or…
From policy to progress: UN deputy chief Mohammed outlines path for Africa’s clean energy transformation
“Access to electricity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental human right that underpins economic growth,…
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa’s oldest national park
A pair of twin mountain gorillas has been born in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - a rare occurrence…
Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54
A Kenyan elephant believed to have been one of Africa's largest male tuskers has died of old age. The pachyderm,…
Uganda to Showcase Tourism Offerings at Sydney Roadshow
Travel advisors keen to diversify their Africa offerings are invited to attend the upcoming Explore Uganda – The Pearl of…
Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move
Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up…
World Wildlife Day: The vital role of wildlife Corridors in kenya’s Conservation Efforts.
As we mark Wildlife Conservation Day, it's essential to shine a spotlight on the remarkable initiatives that have been instrumental…
We’ve Lost the Spaces That Foster Friendship Why the decline of in
Every time someone says we’re in a loneliness epidemic, the advice sounds suspiciously individual: join a gym, download a friend app, go to therapy, try harder. But what if loneliness isn’t a personal…
Tanzania’s shift from steady recovery to economic boom
Tanzania is entering a monumental and transformative economic phase, pivoting from steady recovery to accelerated growth. The country is asserting itself as one of the continent’s most resilient economies with…
90% of Prostate Cancer Tumors Contained Microplastics
A new study reports that tiny plastic particles were present in nine out of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Researchers also found that these fragments appeared in greater amounts…
LIST: Did you know we only have 4 “five-star” facilities in Uganda
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has ranked Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo among the only four accommodation facilities in the country to achieve a five-star rating in its latest classification. The recognition…
High Court blocks bank from selling late Cedric Babu’s Kololo home
The High Court in Kampala has temporarily stopped Kenya Commercial Bank (Uganda) Limited from selling a Kololo condominium owned by the late Cedric Ndilima Babu until a main case over…
BASE Pulse: A New Youth Pop-Culture & Entertainment Channel Launching on DStv
A bold new era for African youth entertainment is on the horizon as BASE Pulse, a dynamic new multiplatform youth culture channel prepares to officially switch on across Africa soon…
What Supplier Development Forum Means for Uganda’s Oil and Gas
After about 20 years of waiting since 2006, Uganda is finally set to extract its first oil from the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields in July 2026, just three months away.…
‘Affront to humanity’: Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan's government has denounced Uganda for hosting the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), calling the meeting an "affront to humanity". Sudan's foreign ministry, aligned with the nation's…
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in February 2026
Fuel is an essential component in practically every area of the economy, from transportation and agriculture to industry and services. When prices rise substantially, the consequences rarely stay inside the…
