May 26
Somalia: Banaadir Police Chief Warns Opposition Against Actions Threatening Mogadishu Security
Shabelle
The police chief of Somalia's Banaadir region issued a stern warning to opposition leaders, saying security forces were closely monitoring activities deemed capable of… Read more »
Somalia: Youth Rally in Mogadishu Backs Government and Stability Amid Political Tensions
Shabelle
Hundreds of young people in Somalia's Banaadir region held a peaceful rally in Mogadishu on Monday evening in support of the federal government, peace and national stability, as… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Security Minister Warns Against Criticism of National Forces Amid Political Tensions
Shabelle
Somalia's security minister strongly rejected recent criticism from opposition figures targeting the country's security institutions, warning against what he described as attempts… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Launches Training for New Danab Commandos in Balidogle
Shabelle
Somalia's military launched training for the 12th intake of the elite Danab special forces at the General Hassan Tuure training school in Balidogle, as the government continues… Read more »
Uganda: From Funding Pressure to Sustaining Impact - What We Learned From the Joint SMC Alliance and AMP Annual Meeting
Malaria Consortium
In February 2026, more than 300 delegates from over 30 countries gathered for the first joint annual meeting of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Alliance and the Alliance… Read more »
Kenya: From Seed to Canopy - How a Gef-Funded Smallholder Project Is Restoring the Environment, Building Livelihoods
IPS
As 52-year-old Alice Onyango walks through her farm in Siaya county, Kenya, you can tell she is proud of her trees, as some tower over her, providing her with shade, while others… Read more »
Kenya: CS Ogamba - Govt Committed to Teacher Welfare As KNUT Launches Wellness Report
Capital FM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving teacher welfare, saying the success of Kenya's education system depends on the… Read more »
Kenya: Simba Arati Defends Working With Ruto Government, Says Development Matters More Than Politics
Capital FM
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has defended his decision to work closely with the government of William Ruto, saying his focus remains on development and improving the lives of Kisii… Read more »
Uganda: Anita Among's Cash Trail Leads Probe to Parliament Staff Accounts
Independent (Kampala)
Investigators probing corruption at Parliament are reportedly zeroing in on multiple bank accounts belonging to staff close to former Speaker Anita Among. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Declares War On Underperforming Ministers
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signaled a tougher approach toward government officials, warning that ministers and leaders who fail to help citizens benefit from government… Read more »
Tanzania: Fake News Graphic Exaggerates Official Death Toll in Tanzania's 2025 Election Violence
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A graphic falsely attributed to Tanzania's state broadcaster TBC claims 10,518 people died in violence linked to the 2025 general election. Official findings put the… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore AI-Generated Image Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan President William Ruto Has 80 Percent Popularity in Opinion Poll
Africa Check
Ignore AI-generated image used to falsely claim that Kenyan president William Ruto has 80% popularity in opinion poll Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya's Standard Newspaper Didn't Run Front Page Report On Gachagua Conceding to Ruto
Africa Check
No, Kenya's Standard newspaper didn't run front page report on Gachagua conceding to Ruto Read more »
Ethiopia: Nation At Ballot Box - Ethiopia's Defining Democratic Moment
ENA
With only days remaining before Ethiopians head to the polls on June 1, 2026, the country is preparing for what many observers consider one of the most important elections in its… Read more »
Kenya: Kileleshwa Residents Oppose High-Rise Expansion Amid Infrastructure Concerns
Capital FM
Kileleshwa Ward Neighbourhood Association has intensified its push for controlled urban development in Kileleshwa, citing worsening infrastructure strain, environmental degradation… Read more »
Africa: Experts, Patients Demand Better Psoriasis Care At First-Ever Africa Forum
New Times
People living with a skin condition known as psoriatic disease in Africa are calling for greater inclusion in decisions about their treatment, amid growing concern over the high… Read more »
East Africa: EAC, IGAD Tackle Roaming, Cross-Border Payment Costs
New Times
When Noel Nkurikiye's truck drivers cross into neighbouring countries such as Tanzania, their cargo keeps moving, but communication becomes costly. Read more »
Uganda: 'True Strength Is Respect and Partnership' - Advancing Positive Masculinity in Uganda
Spotlight Initiative
TORORO DISTRICT, Uganda - Vincent Onyango represents a growing movement of men redefining leadership within their homes and communities. At 28 years old, he is a youth counsellor… Read more »
Kenya: Human Rights Groups Warn of Rising Ethnic Tensions in Nakuru Hotspots Ahead of 2027 Politics
Capital FM
Human rights organisations, peace committees and security agencies have raised concern over rising ethnic tensions and early political campaigns centred on "one-term" and… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Petition Seeks to Stop Banks From Arbitrary Interest Rate Hikes
Capital FM
A Nairobi-based petitioner has moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop commercial banks from unilaterally increasing loan interest rates, penalty charges and other borrowing… Read more »
Uganda: Mwenda Apologises for 'Conmen' Remarks, Revises Criticism of Museveni's Investment Policy
Nile Post
Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has apologised for remarks he made against individuals linked to government-supported investment projects, admitting that… Read more »
Kenya: Karatina Jam Eases As Kenol-Marua Road Transforms Central Kenya Commute
Capital FM
Travel time between Nairobi and Central Kenya is steadily reducing as the Kenol-Sagana-Marua Road and the near-complete Marua Interchange, now 99.5 per cent complete, transform one… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Honduras Explore Infrastructure Cooperation During Vice President's Visit
New Times
Rwanda and Honduras on Monday, May 25, explored areas of cooperation in infrastructure development during a visit to Kigali by the Honduran Vice President Diana Baleska Herrera… Read more »
Rwanda: Trinity Metals Launches Deep Drilling At Nyakabingo Mine
New Times
Trinity Metals has launched an advanced drilling programme at the Nyakabingo mine in Rulindo District as part of efforts to expand mineral resources and support long-term tungsten… Read more »
Rwanda: Northern Corridor States Push Digital Reforms to Ease Trade Barriers
New Times
Countries along the Northern Corridor are considering stronger digital customs systems and cross-border information sharing to address persistent non-tariff barriers (NTBs) slowing… Read more »
