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Uganda Returns to Khartoum, Reclaims Vandalized Embassy

Uganda has reestablished its diplomatic mission in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, following the recent recapture of the city by Sudanese government forces. The move marks a significant diplomatic milestone as Uganda becomes one of the first countries to formally return after
May 5, 2025

Putin Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack in Call with Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, during a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The attack, which occurred in late April 2025, claimed the lives
May 5, 2025

Tanzania Blocks Over 80,000 Platforms Over Harmful Content

The Government of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), has taken a bold step to protect children by shutting down more than 80,000 digital platforms—including websites, blogs, forums, and social media accounts—that were found to be circulating content deemed harmful
May 5, 2025

Tanzania Plans New Law to Regulate Building Sector

Tanzania’s Minister of Works, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, stood before Parliament on Monday, May 5, 2025, with a firm message of reform and responsibility. As he presented the Ministry’s Budget Estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year, the minister spoke not only of figures
May 5, 2025

Zitto Kabwe Makes Bold Bid to Reclaim Kigoma Seat

Former Member of Parliament and former ACT-Wazalendo party leader Zitto Kabwe has officially launched his political comeback, collecting nomination forms on Sunday as he prepares to contest the Kigoma Urban parliamentary seat in the 2025 general elections. The event, held at the
May 5, 2025

Shoe Hurled at President Ruto During Migori Rally

President William Ruto’s weekend tour of Kenya’s western region took an unexpected turn on Sunday afternoon when a shoe was thrown at him while he was addressing a rally in Kuria West. The incident occurred as the President was speaking to a
May 5, 2025

South Africa Begins Phased Withdrawal from Eastern DRC

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed it is taking precautionary measures to safeguard its personnel and military equipment as it begins the phased withdrawal of troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision follows rising insecurity in
May 4, 2025

Medvedev Warns Kyiv Ahead of May 9 Celebrations

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has warned that no one can guarantee Kyiv’s safety if Ukraine launches attacks on Moscow during the upcoming May 9 celebrations commemorating the Soviet victory in World War II. The warning follows an announcement
May 4, 2025

Bobi Wine Your Bodyguard is in my Basement : Gen Muhoozi

The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Ms Mariam Wangadya, has directed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to immediately release opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s chief bodyguard, Mr Edward Rogers Ssebufu, warning that failure to comply would constitute
May 4, 2025

Lissu to Begin Hunger Strike in Prison

Tundu Lissu, Chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA, is set to commence a hunger strike while in custody at Ukonga Prison, protesting what he describes as a denial of justice in his ongoing legal battles. The move was announced by his lead
May 4, 2025
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