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Uganda Passes Controversial Freedom Protection Bill

The Parliament of Uganda has passed a controversial piece of legislation known as the Freedom Protection Bill, following significant amendments made in response to strong public and political criticism. Lawmakers approved the bill after removing several disputed clauses that had initially drawn
May 7, 2026
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Central African Republic Election Results Delayed Amid Strike

The publication of election results in the Central African Republic has been delayed after workers at the country’s National Elections Authority launched a strike over unpaid salaries, deepening uncertainty in a nation already facing significant political and economic pressures. According to local
May 7, 2026
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WHO Investigates Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Vessel

The World Health Organization has launched an intensified investigation after seven passengers aboard a cruise ship travelling toward Cape Verde tested positive for Hantavirus, raising international concern over a potential health emergency at sea. Global health authorities, however, say preliminary findings suggest
May 7, 2026
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China Backs Iran Nuclear Rights Amid Tensions

China has reaffirmed its support for Iran’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy, while calling for urgent de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East amid growing fears of wider regional instability. The position was outlined by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during
May 7, 2026
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Tanzania Orders Doctors Back Public Service

The Minister for Health in Tanzania, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, has directed health professionals trained at government expense to return to public service, in a renewed push to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates across the country. Opening a Health Ministry Workers’
May 6, 2026
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Mali Military Crisis Deepens as Goita Expands Power

The transitional leader of Mali, Assimi Goita, has taken over the country’s defence ministry following the killing of his defence chief in a coordinated wave of rebel attacks, marking a sharp escalation in one of West Africa’s most volatile security crises. According
May 6, 2026
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Ruto Praises Tanzania NSSF Nairobi Investment

The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has commended a major investment by the Tanzania National Social Security Fund in Nairobi, describing it as a powerful example of how savings can be transformed into regional development and economic growth. Speaking during an address
May 6, 2026
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IMF Warns Prolonged Iran War Economic Shock

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economic fallout from the ongoing war involving Iran would take several months to stabilise, even if hostilities were to end immediately. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the conflict has already triggered
May 6, 2026
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President Samia, Ruto Confront Regional Youth Unrest

President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has said she held high-level discussions with Kenya President William Ruto on how to address rising youth-led protests across the region, amid growing concerns over political stability and public order in East Africa. Speaking on May
May 6, 2026
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Tanzania, Kenya Deepen Energy and Trade Ties

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of Kenya, William Ruto, have overseen the signing of eight bilateral cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening economic integration, improving infrastructure connectivity, and expanding cross-border trade between the two
May 5, 2026
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IMF Cuts Africa Growth Forecast Amid Global Shock

 Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery has suffered a fresh setback after the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank both downgraded their 2026 growth projections, warning that escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Iran crisis are weighing heavily on global markets and African
May 5, 2026
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