China’s Pop Mart has turned the quirky, toothy monster Labubu into a global sensation, taking inspiration from Disney’s long-term approach to intellectual property (IP). Unlike […]
Year: 2025
Buried by Blame: How Climate Crisis Turns Rainmakers into Victims in South Sudan
Torit, South Sudan – Solomon Oture, a respected rainmaker from the remote village of Lohobohobo, met a tragic end in October 2024. Tasked with bringing […]
Nairobi Gangs Using Luxury SUVs to Rob Estates in New Crime Wave
A new wave of robberies is hitting Nairobi’s upscale estates, with gangs now using luxury vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Nissan X-Trails to blend […]
Thousands Join Youth-Led Protests Demanding Madagascar President Rajoelina Resign
Fresh anti-government protests have erupted across Madagascar, with thousands of mostly young people taking to the streets to demand that President Andry Rajoelina step down. […]
Uganda to Roll Out Police Body Cameras in Fight Against Corruption
The Ugandan government has announced plans to introduce body-worn cameras (BWCs) for police officers, in a move aimed at restoring public trust and fighting corruption […]
UGANDA: Nyege Nyege Festival Marks 10 Years with Music, Fashion, and Film at Kalagala Falls
Uganda’s internationally acclaimed Nyege Nyege Festival is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary from November 20–23, 2025, at its new permanent home, Kalagala Falls in […]
President Museveni Proposes Using Church Leaders to Curb Rampant Drug Theft in Health Centers
President Yoweri Museveni has announced plans to deploy religious leaders to directly supervise government health centers, in a move aimed at ending the widespread theft […]
Kenya Targets 100 Million Trees on Mazingira Day, But Ruto’s 15 Billion Goal Faces Tough Questions
Kenya will mark its first-ever Mazingira Day on October 10, 2025, with a nationwide tree-planting drive aimed at planting 100 million trees in a single […]
UGANDA: Kampala City Festival 2025 Rescheduled to October 12 After Independence Day Preparations
The long-awaited Kampala City Festival 2025, set to return after a seven-year break, has been rescheduled. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) announced on Thursday […]
Why TRA’s Revenue Milestone Matters for Tanzania’s Economy
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has announced that it has once again surpassed its revenue collection target, marking a significant achievement for the country’s economy. […]