African mission to Kiev and Moscow in June, according to Pretoria
The peace mission of six African leaders to Ukraine and Russia, mentioned on Tuesday by South African President Cyril Ramphosa, should materialize in early June, […]
Uganda
South Sudanese troops join forces in Eastern DRC
At least 45 soldiers landed in the city of Goma on Sunday, 2nd April. More contingents are expected to arrive. South Sudanese soldiers are part […]
Uganda’s national carrier to resume direct flights to Kigali
Uganda Airlines will resume direct flights to the Rwandan capital Kigali for the first time since its revamp in 2019 and a year after both […]
Tanzania investigates mysterious illness that killed 5 people
Tanzania has asked medical experts to investigate a mysterious “communicable” disease that has already killed five people in the country, authorities said. The disease has […]
First Cape Verdean issue of “blue bonds” placed 3.17 ME
The first issue of “blue bonds” in Cabo Verde, made via a public offering on the stock exchange, yielded the maximum amount expected, of 3.17 […]
Uganda prepares to consider new anti-homosexuality law
Uganda will consider a new anti-homosexuality bill on Wednesday, the speaker of Parliament said, while conspiracy theories on the subject abound on social networks. According […]
Uganda: Constitutional Court to review controversial law
The government defended the law, saying it was intended to support rights groups and aid agencies. It said it had made improvements in human rights […]
Tanzania gives green light to construction of controversial oil pipeline
Tanzania on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the construction of a $3.5 billion oil pipeline as part of a controversial mega-project to transport hydrocarbons from […]
Uganda will not renew the mandate of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Uganda will not renew the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, which is due to end this year, […]
WHO declares end of Ebola outbreak in Uganda
The Ebola epidemic in Uganda is over, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Uganda’s Health minister announced Wednesday, less than four months after the announcement […]