AFRICA

    KINSHASA | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations, setting out sequenced steps and timelines for further talks, according to a joint statement issued on Saturday. The …

DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua |  Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday inaugurated the 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant, a landmark project expected to strengthen electricity supply and accelerate industrial and economic development. Hassan inaugurated the plant in Rufiji District in Coast Region, saying the new generation capacity should …

                                  COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Across Africa, informed senior citizens know that President Yoweri Museveni is passionate about integrating the continent if we are to survive in this crudely competitive capitalist world order. …

    World of Ubwiza earns Movit Africa Best Exhibitor award – Manufacturing at Rwanda International Trade Fair 2026   Kigali, Rwanda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Movit Africa has been named best exhibitor in manufacturing at the 2026 Rwanda International Trade Fair, recognizing the beauty and personal care company’s standout exhibition …

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday received the first batch of Ebola vaccine doses as it stepped up efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people and killed over 2,500. A total of 16,520 doses of the …

  Group net loans grew 19% year on year, driven by expansion across the different segments including Corporate, Retail, MSME, and Public Sector Institutions (PSI) segments, with the strongest contributions from Tanzania, DRC and Uganda.   Nairobi, Kenya | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a solid first‑half performance for 2026, underscoring its continued regional …

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as the epidemic surpasses 5,000 cases, spreads into new areas and prompts authorities to pursue experimental vaccines …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government of Uganda is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of South Sudan to extend its support in the Ebola response by sending health workers. Dr. Charles Ayume, the  State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care, said the …

Juba, South Sudan | URN | The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegations that its soldiers abducted Ugandan truck drivers and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the SSPDF spokesperson and Director for Defence Media and Press, rejected claims that …

    Uganda Truck union leader Asadu Musisi Sentongo calls for EAC intervention   Juba, South Sudan | URN | Six Ugandan truck drivers are missing after armed men reportedly abducted them and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The drivers were reportedly abducted between Tuesday …