Politics

The President of Kenya, William Ruto, is set to deliver a high-profile address to the Parliament of Tanzania on May 5, 2026, in a move widely viewed as a significant step toward strengthening regional diplomacy and economic cooperation in East Africa. The

The government of Botswana has officially removed colonial-era provisions that criminalised same-sex relations from its Penal Code, completing a landmark legal reform that marks a significant turning point in the country’s constitutional and human rights history. The reform finalises a process that

The government of Ghana has formally rejected a proposed health cooperation agreement from the United States, citing unresolved concerns over data sovereignty, digital security, and long-term control of national health information systems. The decision, first reported by Reuters, has sparked wider debate

In a firm and carefully balanced Freedom Day address on April 27, 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a national appeal for calm, warning that rising frustration over illegal immigration must not be allowed to spiral into violence against foreign nationals.

As tensions rise in South Africa following reports of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, the government of Tanzania has confirmed that no Tanzanian citizens have been affected by the ongoing unrest. In recent days, social media platforms have been flooded with images

Tanzania and Slovakia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and investment, marking a renewed push to expand economic relations through direct private sector engagement and business-driven partnerships. The agreement was reached on April 27, 2026, during discussions held in

A major security incident has shaken Sri Lanka after authorities detained 22 individuals dressed as Buddhist monks at a major international airport, following the discovery of a large quantity of suspected cannabis hidden in their luggage. Airport security officials confirmed that approximately

The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for immediate easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most critical maritime routes, as tensions surrounding the Gulf region continue to escalate and raise fears over global energy stability. The call was made

Iran has claimed that the United States is now pushing for negotiations following what it described as a failure to achieve its objectives through sustained pressure in the ongoing standoff with Tehran. Speaking in remarks carried by international media, Abbas Araghchi said