May 29
Uganda: What's Wrong With How U.S. and Uganda Plan to Stop Ebola Spreading [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo work to rein in a growing outbreak of a rare Ebola virus, other countries are establishing protocols for keeping their… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Piracy Is Back - Fuelled By Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and the Iran War [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was steered towards an anchorage near the port of… Read more »
Kenya: Students Arrested After Deadly Utumishi School Arson
Capital FM
Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested eight students linked to the planning and execution of a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School that… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Halts Establishment of Ebola Quarantine Facilities Linked to U.S
Capital FM
The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily barring the establishment or operation of any Ebola-related quarantine, isolation or treatment facilities in Kenya under… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 29, 2026
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Africa: Ebola Response Update - May 29, 2026 from the U.S. State Department [press release]
State Department
The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the… Read more »
Uganda: Amin and Museveni in the Eyes of Prof Mamdani
Independent (Kampala)
Renowned scholar Professor Mahmood Mamdani has defended part of former president Idi Amin's political legacy while sharply criticising President Yoweri Museveni. Read more »
Kenya: Viral AI Satire Turns Ebola Policy Into Political Theatre in Kenya
Capital FM
A wave of AI-generated satire and heated political commentary is sweeping across Kenyan social media platforms following reports that the United States is weighing plans to manage… Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Salutes Armed Forces, Praises Sacrifices in Restoring Security and Stability
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, paid tribute to officers, non-commissioned… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Proposes Tax Exemption for Kenyans Earning Below Sh30,000
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced plans to exempt Kenyans earning KSh30,000 and below from paying income tax, saying the proposal is aimed at easing the burden on low-income… Read more »
Kenya: Only Seven Victims Identified After Deadly Utumishi Girls Academy Fire
Capital FM
Officials investigating the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy have confirmed that only seven of the 16 victims have so far been positively identified. Read more »
Angola: Angola and Burundi Strengthen Political, Diplomatic, and Economic Cooperation
ANGOP
Angola and Burundi reaffirmed, on Thursday in Bujumbura, their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on deepening political, diplomatic, and economic… Read more »
Kenya: The Going Away of Silence - a Tribute to Ngugi [analysis]
African Arguments
One year after his passing, how should we remember Ngugi? Read more »
East Africa: East African Police Swat Training Concludes in Bugesera
New Times
Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta on Thursday, May 28, officiated the closing ceremony of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Plus Joint SWAT… Read more »
Tanzania: No, Image Does Not Show University of Dar es Salaam Degree Certificate Used to Wrap Snacks
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Turns to AI in Bid to Boost Tourism Earnings Through Google Deal
Capital FM
NAIROBI,Kenya,May 29-Kenya is betting on artificial intelligence and big data to reposition its tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth after entering a strategic… Read more »
Kenya: Ogamba Dissolves Utumishi School Board After Probe Exposes Safety Failures
Capital FM
The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday's dormitory fire… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Ranks Low Globally in Shift Toward Smoke-Free Alternatives
Capital FM
Kenya is lagging behind many African countries in helping smokers shift away from traditional cigarettes, according to a new global ranking released ahead of World No Tobacco Day. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Appoints Justice Wanjiru Karanja Acting Court of Appeal President Ahead of June Election
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal following the expiry of Justice Daniel Musinga's five-year term… Read more »
Africa: Africa Has the Capital to Finance Its Future, Now It Must Mobilise It
New Times
The latest economic outlook report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) projects that the continent will grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, slightly down from 4.4 per cent in 2025,… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Backing Historic World Court Climate Decision
New Times
Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people from… Read more »
Kenya: State Orders Bulk Purchase of MWEA Rice to Stabilise Market and Ease Farmer Losses
Capital FM
The government has directed state agencies to purchase unsold stocks from Mwea, in a bid to stabilize prices and support farmers facing a weak market, even as structural production… Read more »
Uganda: Nita-U Appoints Julian Rweju As Director of E-Government Services
Nile Post
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has appointed Julian Rweju Mani as the new Director of e-Government Services, effective immediately. Read more »
Kenya: A Tobacco-Free World Is Possible If We Let Smokers Escape
Capital FM
Every World No Tobacco Day, we renew our commitment to ending the devastating toll of smoking. Read more »
Kenya: 'Kenya Not Allowed to Admit Anyone Exposed to or Infected by Ebola' - Court Ruling
RFI
A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country, after a rights group challenged the… Read more »
