Year: 2026
Uganda Confirms 9 Ebola Bundibugyo Cases in Kampala and Wakiso.
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 9 cases of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease and 1 death as of…
Comoros President Azali Assoumani Sparks Succession Debate with Son Handover Plan
Consultation before any dynastic transfer. “This is not a kingdom. The people must decide their leader, not a…
Oil Prices Log 4th Weekly Gain on Iran-Venezuela Sanctions; Nigeria, Angola May Benefit
Oil prices settled lower Friday but posted their fourth consecutive weekly gain, driven by fresh US sanctions targeting…
East Africa Shilling Volatility Rises as Dollar Demand from Fuel Importers Intensifies
East African currencies came under pressure this week as demand for US dollars from fuel and manufacturing importers…
4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nakasongola District, Uganda; Residents Report Tremors
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Nakasongola District in Uganda’s Central Region in the early hours of , sending…
Earthquake Tremors Felt in Uganda as East African Rift Remains Active
Residents of Nakasongola District in Uganda’s Central Region reported feeling earthquake tremors on , with the shaking lasting…
Anti-Migrant Tensions in South Africa: A Growing Challenge for Unity and Stability
South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, sparking concern across Africa and drawing attention…
M23 Rebels Resume Fighting in Eastern DRC Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Fighting resumed between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo forces near Goma on Friday, breaking a ceasefire…
Oil Prices Post 4th Weekly Gain on US Sanctions Against Iran, Venezuela
Oil prices settled lower on Friday but still posted their fourth straight weekly gain, driven by fresh US…
Uganda Confirms New Ebola Cases as Outbreak Spreads to Border Districts
Uganda’s Ministry of Health confirmed 4 new Ebola cases in Kassanda and Mubende districts on Friday, bringing the…
Comoros President Azali Assoumani Confirms Plan to Hand Power to Son
Comoros President Azali Assoumani has publicly stated for the first time that he intends to hand power to…
Kenyan Shilling Holds Steady Against US Dollar Amid Dollar Demand
Kenya’s shilling traded flat against the US dollar on Friday, holding at 129.50/129.70 levels according to London Stock…
