Today, February 18, 2026, marks a rare occasion when Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent for Christians, coincides with the beginning of Ramadhan, the Islamic […]
Category: Regional News
Flight Disruptions Persist at JKIA as Aviation Workers’ Strike Enters Day Two
Flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) remain significantly disrupted as an aviation workers’ strike enters its second day, causing delays, cancellations and growing […]
Dar Forum Urges SADC to Act Fast as Deadline to Secure Shared Satellite Slot Nears
A high-level forum in Dar es Salaam has warned that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) faces a looming deadline to secure its shared satellite […]
President Museveni Pays Tribute to Janani Luwum, Calls for Just Leadership and Unity
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has honoured the legacy of martyred Anglican leader Janani Luwum, urging leaders to embrace persuasion, service and moral integrity rather than […]
Ruto Calls Emergency EAC Summit Over $89 Million Budget Shortfall
William Ruto, President of Kenya and current Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), has called for an emergency summit of regional leaders following a […]
Drone Warfare Escalates in Eastern DR Congo as Conflict Enters New Phase
Drone warfare is increasingly shaping the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as armed groups and government forces adopt new technology to […]
Samia Calls for Sustainable Financing and Strong African Leadership in Malaria Fight
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for sustainable financing and stronger African leadership to accelerate the fight against malaria across the continent. Speaking to journalists […]
Ruto: Africa Must Act Now to Make AfCFTA Work for Its People
President William Ruto has called on African leaders to move from talk to action in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Speaking […]
DR Congo Accepts Ceasefire Plan as M23 Rebels Accuse Government of Delays
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has said it accepts “the principle” of a ceasefire in the conflict-hit east, but the […]
Kenya Catholic Bishops Condemn Violence in Worship Places, Demand Investigations
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has strongly condemned rising incidents of violence and intimidation in places of worship, calling for thorough investigations and […]