Uganda bans live broadcasts of riots and ‘unlawful processions’ ahead of vote
Item 1 of 2 Supporters of Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the…
Namibia honours victims of colonial genocide as reparation calls grow
WINDHOEK, May 28 (Reuters) – Namibia honoured the victims of mass killings during German colonial rule with an…
Uganda says it will receive over $2 billion in fresh World Bank funding
KAMPALA, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The World Bank will give Uganda over $2 billion in new financing in…
U.S. aid cuts disrupt life-saving treatment for starving children in Kenya
LOMOLEM, Kenya, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Hellen Etiman, a Kenyan pastoralist, believed her severely malnourished son would soon…
Zimbabwe’s ruling party resolves to extend president’s term to 2030
HARARE, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party plans to amend the constitution to extend President Emmerson…
Kenya’s cabinet approves creation of infrastructure, sovereign wealth funds
NAIROBI, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Kenya’s cabinet has approved the creation of an infrastructure fund and a sovereign…
Zimbabwe sees economic growth slowing to 5% in 2026 amid global headwinds
HARARE, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe expects modest economic growth for 2026 compared with this year due to…
Namibia projects tourism decline after wildfire in game reserve
WINDHOEK, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Namibia’s tourism industry is expected to suffer over the next three years after…
Uganda to receive up to $1.7 billion of US funding under Trump health plan
KAMPALA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Uganda will get up to $1.7 billion of U.S. funding for its health…
At least 25 dead, 14 missing in Nigeria boat accident, officials say
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 4 (Reuters) – At least 25 people have died and 14 others remain missing after…
Namibia central bank cuts repo rate to support weakening economy
WINDHOEK, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to…
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 15 in eastern Congo, officials say
Jan 2 (Reuters) – Islamic State-linked rebels killed at least 15 people in three villages in eastern Democratic…