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MTN Uganda Charts Digital Path for Telecom Growth in 2025. MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge told reporters at the company's Kampala headquarters that artificial intelligence and satellite technology will drive Uganda's telecom transformation next year. Mulinge said telecom providers have started...

U.S. Exempts Haiti Mission From Aid Freeze, Kenya's Ruto Says. Kenyan President William Ruto announced Thursday that U.S. support for the Haiti security mission remains intact despite a broader foreign aid suspension. The decision emerged from talks between Ruto and U.S. Secretary of State...

School Fee Financing Transforms Education Access in Uganda. Financial barriers keep many Ugandan students from finishing their education, with data showing that 42.8 percent of primary school students never reach Primary Seven. The Uganda National Examinations Board and Education Sports Sector...

Uganda's President Names Tourism Chief as Senior Advisor. President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Lilly Ajarova, the outgoing CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board, as his senior advisor on tourism. In her new role, Ajarova will guide strategic policies and initiatives to align the tourism sector...

Fire Engulfs Kampala's Kiteezi Landfill Amid Claims of Mismanagement. A massive fire erupted Saturday morning at the closed Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda, prompting urgent questions about government oversight and fund allocation. Thick smoke billowed from the site as emergency teams...

South African white minority groups have rejected President Donald Trump's offer of refugee status and resettlement in the United States. Trump proposed the measure amid concerns over South Africa's land reform policies, which he claimed unfairly targeted certain populations. Leading...

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera defended his leadership at a political rally, stating divine purpose placed him in office without a mandate for violence. Speaking to supporters at Malembo School in his hometown of Kasiya, Chakwera addressed the nation's concerns six months before the general...

Global governments have moved to restrict DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot, citing security concerns about user data handling. South Korea and Australia led recent bans on government devices, with the United States considering similar measures. DeepSeek emerged as a...

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has emerged as a notable challenger to established technology leaders, signaling a shift in global artificial intelligence development. The company's rise marks what experts call a turning point in U.S. technological dominance, with China taking an increasingly vital...

Kenya has entered a critical phase in its democratic evolution with the formation of a selection panel to recruit new commissioners for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. This constitutional body bears responsibility for conducting elections, managing referenda, registering...

American foreign policy reflects a consistent pattern of realism across administrations, where nations pursue power and influence through strategic calculation rather than moral imperatives. Past presidents balanced global leadership with national interests, as seen in key historical moments...

Since taking office in September 2022, President William Ruto has emerged as Africa's leading diplomatic voice. His extensive international travels mark an unprecedented level of engagement for a Kenyan president, with most visits occurring at the invitation of host nations. Ruto champions the...

China has denounced U.S. actions aimed at disrupting its ties with Panama, according to Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan during his meeting with Panamanian Ambassador Miguel Lecaro. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced Thursday that his nation had sent formal notice to...

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele offered the United States access to his country's mega-prison for housing convicted criminals, including American citizens, in exchange for payment. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the United States would explore this proposal. The Terrorism...

Kenya faces growing tensions between its security agencies and citizens amid recent criticisms of law enforcement. Security experts warn these conflicts threaten national stability and public safety. The National Intelligence Service leads Kenya's security framework alongside the Defence Forces...

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga is poised to become the next African Union Commission Chairman, with the decisive election approaching in just over a week. Reports indicate he has secured endorsements from more than half of the eligible voting countries at the AU summit, yet his...

A power struggle has emerged between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his successor, Kithure Kindiki, for influence over Kenya's Mount Kenya region. The rivalry intensified after Kindiki made recent public appearances in Nyeri and Embu counties, seen as testing political waters...

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga seeks to secure the African Union Commission chairperson position, marking a potential shift from his previous five unsuccessful presidential bids. The election will take place during the 38th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa on February 15-16. Odinga faces...

At the regional summit in Tanzania, Rwandan President Paul Kagame blamed the Democratic Republic of Congo for escalating conflict in its eastern region and stressed that Rwanda would defend itself against mounting border threats. Speaking at the EAC-SADC Joint Summit in Dar es Salaam, Kagame...

Uganda's latest census reveals a significant shift in religious demographics, with Pentecostal churches expanding their presence as traditional denominations face declining numbers. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics reports Pentecostal membership grew from 11.1% to 14.7% between 2014 and 2024...