January 13
Uganda: Nema Cracks Down On Illegal Sand Mining in Mukono
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has conducted a major operation targeting illegal sand mining in Nakonge, Katosi Town Council, Mukono District. Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Predicts No Clear Winner in Thursday's Presidential Poll
Nile Post
Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati Gwa Butter," has predicted that none of the eight candidates in Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Karangwa As Presidential Advisor
Nile Post
President Museveni has appointed Kayunga District National Resistance Movement (NRM) party boss Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties. Read more »
Uganda: UEDCL Reassures of Uninterrupted Power Service During Elections
Nile Post
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has dismissed a social media notice claiming that electricity and internet services would be disrupted during the… Read more »
Uganda: UEDCL Urges Customers to Buy Power Units Early Ahead of Elections
Nile Post
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has advised customers on prepaid meters to purchase electricity units in advance to avoid potential disruptions during… Read more »
Uganda/Tanzania: Allan Okello Seals Switch to Tanzania's Yanga
Nile Post
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has completed a high-profile transfer to Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga), ending a successful and influential spell at Uganda Premier… Read more »
Uganda: ACME Among Civil Society Groups Suspended Ahead of Elections
Nile Post
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), a Kampala-based independent media organisation, has had its operations suspended by Uganda's National Bureau for Non-Governmental… Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Nigeria Midfielder Iwobi Hails Team of Brothers Ahead of Morocco Test
RFI
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi paid tribute to the side's esprit de corps as the squad went through its final preparations for Wednesday night's semi-final against hosts Morocco at… Read more »
Africa: Viruses Aren't All Bad / In the Ocean, Some Help Fuel the Food Web - A New Study Shows How [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Virus. The word evokes images of illness and fears of outbreaks. Yet, in the oceans, not all viruses are bad news. Read more »
Uganda: An Interview With Scholar Mahmood Mamdani [interview]
The Conversation Africa
In his latest book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, anthropologist Mahmood Mamdani explains the factors and characters - Idi Amin and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Communications Regulator Denies Notice On Internet, Mobile Money Shutdown Ahead of 2026 Elections
Africa Check
Uganda communications regulator denies notice on internet, mobile money shutdown ahead of 2026 elections Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Highlights NRM's Record As He Campaigns in Kasese's Busongora North
Nile Post
President Museveni on Monday, returned to the Rwenzori region with a campaign stop in Busongora North Constituency, Kasese District, using the rally to outline what he described as… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Railways Corporation Outlines Vision for Regional Transport Leadership By 2040
Nile Post
The Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), Benon M. Kajuna, has reaffirmed the corporation's commitment to transforming rail and marine transport as a cornerstone… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono District Commissions Modern Surgical Theatre, New Ambulance At Katoogo Health Centre III
Nile Post
Mukono District has commissioned a fully equipped modern surgical theatre, a new constituency ambulance and additional facility improvements at Katoogo Health Centre III in Nama… Read more »
Uganda: Travel Uganda With Confidence [opinion]
Nile Post
As Uganda approaches the 2026 election period, it is natural for the country to experience a mix of opinions, spirited debate, and active public engagement. Read more »
Uganda: Over 25,000km of Roads Maintained Since 2023, Works Ministry Official Says
Nile Post
Government has maintained more than 25,000 kilometres of roads across the country since 2023, significantly improving transport infrastructure and citizen mobility, according to… Read more »
Uganda: More Details Emerge On Robbers Who Gunned Down Security Guard, Stole Shs28m in Kiwatule
Nile Post
Police have provided more details on the incident in which robbers gunned down a security guard in Kiwatule on Monday evening. Read more »
January 12
Africa: Former CIA Analyst Now Top U.S. Africa Official at State; Dealmaking Dominates as Conflicts Spread
allAfrica
The Africa Bureau at the State Department has a new top official, Nick Checker. Unlike his recent predecessors who were career diplomats, he has been at State for only four months,… Read more »
Africa: Trauma Tax is Africa's Hidden Economic Burden [guest column]
allAfrica
As 2026 opens, conflict remains a permanent global condition, not an exception. More than 185,000 political violence events were recorded in 2025, directly exposing 831… Read more »
Malawi: Announcement of Visa Suspensions [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lilongwe
In line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, as of January 1, 2026, the United States is partially suspending visa issuance for nationals of Malawi, with limited exceptions.… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Scraps UAE Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Shabelle
Somalia's cabinet on Monday annulled all security and defence cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns over national sovereignty and unity. Read more »
South Africa: Public Urged to Discontinue Use of Affected Nestlé NAN Products
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to immediately discontinue the use of the affected Nestlé NAN products, in accordance with the National Consumer… Read more »
South Africa: Iran Pulls Out of Joint Naval Exercise Amid Political Tensions
Daily Maverick
Iran has three warships waiting in False Bay, but they will not join South Africa, China, Russia and the UAE in the naval exercise Will for Peace. Read more »
Nigeria: Trump Administration Revoked Over 100,000 Visas in 2025
Premium Times
The State Department, in a post on X, disclosed that during this period, the administration revoked around 8,000 student visas. Read more »
Africa: AAI "Following the Gold Road" online conference and Afropop's "Mali Gold" Playlist
Afropop
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute's State of Education 2026 Conference – “Following The Gold Road--Global Medieval Africa in… Read more »
