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hrw.orgpolitics12 days ago
Uganda Opposition Figures File Court Application Over Arrest and Detention
Two individuals filed a High Court application seeking declarations that their arrest, detention, and prosecution violated constitutional rights. The filing names the Chief of Defence Forces and the Attorney General as respondents.
Bloombergworld21 days ago
African Development Bank Tentatively Allocates $650 Million Toward Uganda's Kampala-Malaba Railway
Uganda reported that the African Development Bank has set aside roughly $650 million to support construction of a railway connecting Kampala to the Kenyan border at Malaba.
brobible.comworld33 days ago
EAC Urges Heightened Surveillance After Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in DRC
The East African Community has asked partner states to increase border screening and emergency readiness after a new Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak was confirmed in eastern DRC on 15 May 2026. Two linked cases have been recorded in Uganda, including one death in Kampala.
news24.comworld37 days ago
President Museveni Appoints Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as Deputy Chief Justice
Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi replaces Flavian Zeija, who was elevated to Chief Justice three months ago. The appointment, announced on or before 15 May 2026, caps a judicial career spanning more than three decades across private practice, legal aid, tax administration and the ben…
themandarin.com.aupolitics39 days ago
Somalia Government and Opposition Fail to Agree on Electoral Commission Structure
High-level negotiations between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders concluded Wednesday inside Mogadishu's Halane compound without bridging differences over the electoral commission. Both sides agreed to reconvene Thursday after internal consultations. Tensions…
koreaherald.comfinance39 days ago
Truck Drivers Strike at Malaba Border Over Union Leader's Arrest and Alleged Harassment
A one-day protest by cross-border truck drivers at the Malaba border disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya earlier this week in May 2026. Authorities estimated losses of up to Shs35 billion in revenue collections. The strike ended after the release of union leade…
techcentral.co.zaworld39 days ago
East African Community Launches 14th Regional Security Exercise in Nairobi
Military, police and civilian personnel from all eight East African Community member states gathered in Nairobi on 13 May 2026 to launch the command post exercise themed Enhancing Regional Cooperation and Readiness for Peace, Security and Resilience.
techcentral.co.zaworld39 days ago
East African Court Issues Interim Injunction on Tanzania’s Excise Tax on Kenyan Safety Matches
The East African Court of Justice issued an interim injunction stopping Tanzania from collecting a Tsh400 per kilogram excise levy on Kenyan-made safety matches. The order, issued in Arusha, halts enforcement pending a full hearing of a case brought by Match Masters Limited over…
nypost.comworld39 days ago
Ethiopian Runner Yebrgual Melese Dies at 36 During Training
Yebrgual Melese fell ill while preparing for the Ottawa Marathon and died in hospital. The Ethiopian long-distance runner was 36. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation expressed sorrow and offered condolences to her family.
thehindu.compolitics40 days ago
Museveni Pushes Industrialisation and Skills Reform in Swearing-in Speech
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni used his swearing-in at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on 12 May 2026 to lay out plans focused on value addition, manufacturing and skills development. He criticised the export of raw materials and pointed to locally produced electric buses…
thehindu.comfinance42 days ago
Microsoft and Kenyan Government Discuss Payment Assurances for Proposed East Africa Data Center
Construction of a major Microsoft data center in Kenya has been delayed due to disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company's request for guaranteed payments. The project, intended as Microsoft's first data center site in East Africa, has stalled amid talks on paymen…
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en.globes.co.ilpolitics44 days ago
Somaliland and Israeli Business Leaders Hold Talks in Addis Ababa
Business leaders and officials from Somaliland and Israel met in Addis Ababa to discuss strengthening trade and investment cooperation. The meeting covered sectors including agriculture, energy, technology, infrastructure, financial systems and healthcare. It follows Israel's rec…
france24.comfinance46 days ago
Tanzania and Kenya Sign Eight Agreements to Expand Bilateral Cooperation
The presidents of Tanzania and Kenya witnessed the signing of eight memoranda of understanding and bilateral agreements covering infrastructure, trade, agriculture, energy and security. The pacts aim to strengthen economic ties and regional cooperation within the East African Com…
680news.compolitics48 days ago
Kenyan Health Secretary Supports Reopening Border with Somalia to Enhance Trade
Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale endorsed plans to reopen the border with Somalia, stating it would improve trade and movement of goods and people. The border has been closed since 2011 due to security issues. Recent government steps include allowing limited exports ah…
bbc.co.ukworld49 days ago
Rwanda President Kagame Visits Tanzania for Talks on Trade and Infrastructure
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame conducted a one-day working visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on May 3, 2026, meeting with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The leaders discussed enhancing trade systems, removing barriers and advancing joint projects. The visit highlights Tanzania's…
theprint.inworld55 days ago
UN Humanitarian Chief Arrives in Mogadishu for Talks on Somalia Aid Needs
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher arrived in Mogadishu on Monday to start a mission addressing Somalia's humanitarian challenges and aid financing. He was received by Somali officials at the airport. The visit includes dialogues on aid r…
middleeasteye.networld55 days ago
Abdullahi Mohamed Noor Resigns as Senior Adviser to Somali President
Abdullahi Mohamed Noor announced his resignation as senior adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on April 27, 2026, in Mogadishu. He cited political obstacles and deadlock as reasons, warning of threats to Somalia's stability. The move comes less than 20 days before t…
morningstaronline.co.ukworld56 days ago
Study Finds Accelerated Crustal Thinning in East Africa's Turkana Rift
Scientists have identified accelerated rifting in East Africa's Turkana Rift, with the crust thinning to 8 miles at its center. This necking phase suggests the potential formation of a new ocean over millions of years. The findings also link geological changes to the region's ric…
bbc.co.ukworld59 days ago
Uganda's President Museveni Supports Proposed Oil Refinery in Tanzania
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni indicated that Uganda could contribute crude oil to a proposed refinery in Tanga, Tanzania. Aliko Dangote pledged to lead the construction of a 650,000-barrel-per-day facility similar to one in Nigeria. The initiative aims to enhance local refin…
app.buzzsumo.comworld59 days ago
Fact-Checking Kenyan President's Claims on Fuel Prices and Income Comparisons
Kenyan President Ruto stated that fuel prices in Kenya should be compared to other middle-income countries. Fact-checking shows Kenya and Tanzania are both lower-middle-income economies with similar fuel prices. Disputes arose over road network claims and income classifications.