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Museveni Signs Sweeping Anti-Foreign Influence Law

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed a sweeping and highly controversial foreign influence law that could see individuals jailed for up to 10 years, a move already triggering international concern over democracy, civil liberties, and the tightening grip of state power in
May 21, 2026

Ebola Fears Rise in Eastern Congo

Medical supplies arrived Tuesday in the eastern Congolese city of Bunia as authorities and humanitarian agencies intensified emergency efforts to contain a renewed outbreak of Ebola in the conflict-hit region. The shipment, delivered on May 19, comes amid growing concern over the
May 21, 2026

Putin and Xi Deepen Global Strategic Alliance

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed he will attend the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen this November, in a move widely viewed as another sign of the growing strategic partnership between Russia and China at a time of shifting global
May 20, 2026

Belgian Diplomat Death Revives Lumumba Debate

 The death of former Belgian diplomat Étienne Davignon may effectively close the final remaining legal chapter in one of Africa’s most controversial political assassinations — the killing of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba more than six decades ago. Davignon, who died at
May 20, 2026

Samia Pushes Nuclear Energy Vision for Africa

 President Samia Suluhu Hassan held high-level talks with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi on the sidelines of a major continental summit focused on the future of nuclear energy development in Africa. The meeting took place during the Nuclear Energy
May 20, 2026

Museveni Warns Africa Risks Global Irrelevance

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has delivered a stark warning about Africa’s place in the rapidly changing global order, questioning why major powers such as the United States are pushing deeper into space exploration while many African nations remain trapped by underdevelopment, fragmented
May 19, 2026

Dangote Targets Tanzania Fertiliser Investment

Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has announced plans to establish a fertiliser manufacturing plant in Tanzania, in a move expected to significantly boost agricultural productivity and strengthen the country’s industrial base. The proposed investment was discussed during high-level talks with President Samia
May 19, 2026

Putin Signals Stronger Russia-China Alliance

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to deepening strategic ties with China, describing the partnership as a cornerstone for global stability, economic cooperation, and shared development goals. In a video address released on Tuesday ahead of his state visit to
May 19, 2026
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