As steep U.S. tariffs shake African economies, China is stepping in with trade relief and deeper partnerships. But while the pivot toward Beijing offers short-term […]
Month: August 2025
Ruto Defends Hustler Fund Amid Criticism, Says It’s Empowering Millions
President William Ruto has defended the Hustler Fund, calling it a successful and transformative initiative despite ongoing criticism from civil society groups and political opponents. […]
TANZANIA: Major Political Shake-Up: Over 50 CCM MPs Lose in Party Primaries
At least 50 well-known Members of Parliament from Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), have been voted out in the recently concluded party primaries […]
China Battles Chikungunya Outbreak with Giant “Elephant Mosquitoes
China is facing a serious outbreak of Chikungunya virus, with over 7,000 cases already reported across several provinces. In a bold and unusual move, health […]
Benni McCarthy Hails “Incredible” Kenyan Fans After Historic CHAN Win
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Kenyan football fans for their overwhelming support, calling it “out […]
LET’S TALK HEALTH: Fighting Ulcers Starts with Awareness—here’s What You Need to Know
For years, 34-year-old Sarah Nantongo from Kampala battled sharp stomach pains that struck mostly in the late evenings or after skipping a meal. “At first, […]
UGANDA: Kampala City Festival Set for a Grand Comeback in 2025
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially announced the return of the Kampala City Festival, one of East Africa’s biggest street celebrations. After years of […]
Uganda Nears 2 Million Refugees as Crises in Africa Escalate — UN Calls for Urgent Global Support
Uganda is expected to host over 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 due to worsening conflicts in neighboring countries, according to the United […]
US Temporarily Bans Burundian Travelers Over Visa Rule Violations
The United States has temporarily banned Burundian citizens from obtaining visas and traveling to the U.S., citing repeated violations of immigration rules. The announcement was […]
Tensions Rise as Egypt Warns Uganda Over Ethiopia’s Nile Dam Launch
Egypt has renewed its concerns over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), just weeks before Ethiopia plans to officially open the massive hydroelectric project in […]