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Uganda's Top Judge Maps Military Court Reforms. Uganda's Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo ruled Thursday that military courts cannot try civilians. He called for major changes to the nation's court system. The Supreme Court head advised turning the General Court Martial into a High Court...

Uganda Opens Voter Registration for 2026 Elections. Uganda's Electoral Commission launched a nationwide voter registration drive ahead of the 2026 elections. The update allows new voters to sign up and current voters to check their information. Citizens aged 18 and above can register at local...

Lake Victoria's First Roll-on/Roll-off Cargo Ship Begins Service. A new freight vessel launched this week promises to cut cargo travel times across Lake Victoria from four days to 18 hours. The M.V. Mpungu, built in Uganda, can carry 21 trucks loaded with up to 1,000 tonnes of cargo. East...

Uganda Election Chief Defends Early Voter Registration Deadline. Uganda's election chairman said cutting off voter registration a year before the 2026 elections helps ensure proper planning and accurate voter counts. Justice Simon Byabakama addressed criticism about the February 10, 2025...

Rwanda Rejects SADC Claims of Military Action in Eastern Congo. Rwanda issued a strong response Sunday after southern African leaders accused its forces of attacking troops and civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in...

M23 Rebels Near Key Congo City, Raising Regional War Fears. Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have advanced within 20-25 kilometers of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking fears of expanded conflict. India warned its citizens in Bukavu to leave...

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...