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Uganda's Museveni Orders Arrest of Officials in Aid Program Scandal. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has ordered police to revoke bail for local officials accused of stealing from a poverty relief program in the Lango region. The suspects, released on police bond after their January 25...

ZANU PF Moves to Replace Gutu East MP Amid Party Discipline. Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU PF, has begun preparations for a potential by-election in Gutu East following the disciplinary action against MP Benjamin Ganyiwa. Party officials held meetings in several wards last week, including...

War Veteran Launches Verbal Attack on Zimbabwe Minister. A senior ZANU PF member has made stark claims about Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's mental state, sparking tension within the ruling party. Blessed Geza, a war veteran and central committee member, told The Standard he believes...

Red Cross Zimbabwe Leadership Contest Faces Election Rigging Claims. Members of the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society have raised concerns about alleged irregularities in recent board elections. The December assembly in Kariba saw David Chaliyanika elected as the new board president. According to...

Zimbabwe Reports Stable ARV Supply Despite U.S. Aid Cuts. Zimbabwe has sufficient antiretroviral drugs for its 1.2 million HIV patients, the National AIDS Council announced this week. The statement addresses public concerns after recent U.S. funding changes threatened treatment programs. The...

Zimbabwe Expands Public Sector Benefits with Housing, Salary Protections. Zimbabwe's government has announced new benefits for public workers, including subsidized housing and protection against currency fluctuations. Officials plan to provide two million residential stands and apartment units...

SADC, EAC Plan Joint Summit Over DR Congo Crisis. The Southern African Development Community has proposed an urgent meeting with the East African Community to address growing unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This initiative follows the EAC's recent Extraordinary Summit of Heads of...

Bulawayo Doctor Faces Child Support Dispute Amid Paternity Questions. A Zimbabwean dentist faces legal challenges after allegedly fathering a child with a student intern under his supervision. Dr. Munashe Murava appeared in court following a child support complaint from Abigail Sibanda, a...

Zimbabwe Mining Firm Faces Fine Over Water Pollution. A mining company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son received a fine for breaking environmental rules in eastern Zimbabwe. Cattle died after drinking from a river near ZimCN's Radnor Mine in Mudzi, local villagers report. The...

Market Attack Kills Over 100 in Sudan Conflict. A deadly attack on a market near Sudan's capital filled a hospital mortuary with bodies Saturday, Doctors Without Borders reports. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces struck the city of Omdurman, killing and wounding more than 100 people...

Record Floods Strike North Queensland, One Dead. Heavy rains in northern Queensland, Australia, have left one woman dead and forced thousands to leave their homes. Officials warn flood waters may reach second floors of buildings. The situation remains dangerous and threatens lives. The area...

Former Kenya Deputy President Plans Consultation Report. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will present findings from recent meetings at his Wamunyoro home. The report includes feedback from leaders and religious figures across Kenya. Gachagua cited overwhelming responses...

Kenya Trade Department Leads Digital Push, Regional Growth. Kenya's State Department for Trade drives economic change through digital tools and regional deals. The agency helps local firms reach new markets at home and abroad. Digital solutions are at the heart of Kenya's trade plans. A new...

Kenyan Abduction Victims Demand Justice, Call for ICC Action. Victims of recent abductions in Kenya pressed the government for swift action on Tuesday, sharing their ordeals and listing demands for resolution. The group called for quick, independent probes into eight named cases, including Bob...

Kenyan School Closes After Students Protest Principal's Transfer. A girls' school in Kenya closed on Tuesday after students marched to protest their principal's transfer. The students at Torongo Girls School walked 27 kilometers to education offices in Eldama Ravine. The protest centered on...

East African Officials Pledge More Funds for Lake Victoria. Principal Secretaries from East African nations have committed to increase funding for Lake Victoria's conservation efforts. Julius Korir, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Sanitation and Water, urged member states to boost their...

Climate Change Threatens Beer's Traditional Flavors. Beer speaks to all our senses—from its fizzy sound to its hoppy scent. However, this beloved drink faces new challenges as global warming affects its key ingredients. "Beer combines bitter and sweet notes that make you want another sip,"...

Political Shifts in Kenya: A Game Theory Analysis. Game theory offers ways to study how people make choices when their decisions affect others. This math tool helps explain political moves and election strategies. The theory looks at how players, strategies, and results work together...

Kenya's Cabinet Makes Wave of New Board Appointments. Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has removed Bob Ndubi from the Kisii University Council, according to a January 31, 2025 Gazette Notice. The removal takes effect immediately under powers granted by the Universities Act of...

Kenya Opposition Faces Complex Path to Challenge Ruto. A new opposition movement against President William Ruto's re-election bid confronts multiple obstacles ahead of Kenya's 2027 vote. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leads the effort alongside Wiper party chief Kalonzo Musyoka. The...