The use of internet shutdowns during elections is increasingly coming under fire across Africa, with political actors, governance experts, and human rights advocates warning that the practice risks weakening democratic institutions and eroding public confidence in electoral processes. Across the continent, governments

Ugandan authorities on Saturday moved to ease public anxiety after confirming that opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, remained at his private residence in Magere, Wakiso District, amid heightened security restrictions that have fuelled widespread speculation. Police spokesperson

Uganda woke up to renewed tension on Friday after at least seven people were killed in overnight violence in the central part of the country, just hours after national elections that appear to have secured President Yoweri Museveni another term in office.

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has drawn international attention after revealing that she handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to United States President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House, describing the moment as deeply symbolic for

Kenya has reached a preliminary trade understanding with China that could significantly expand its access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, with up to 98 percent of Kenyan exports expected to enter China duty-free once a final agreement is concluded.

A rare and striking political development has unfolded in Uganda after opposition figure Mufumbiro secured a decisive victory in a parliamentary race while still in detention. According to reports carried by several Ugandan media outlets, the final tally shows that Mufumbiro defeated

The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, a move that marks a significant tightening of the country’s immigration controls. The decision, which takes effect from January 21, was confirmed by the United

Uganda has begun releasing preliminary results from its 2026 general election, showing President Yoweri Museveni in the lead as counting continues across the country. The early figures, provided by the Electoral Commission of Uganda, reflect a small fraction of the total votes

Algeria has taken a significant leap forward in its space program with the successful launch of ALSAT‑3A, the country’s latest Earth observation satellite. On January 15, 2026, a Long March‑2C rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China, placing the satellite