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African Leaders Renew Push for ICC Reforms

Calls for reform of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are gaining renewed momentum across Africa, as policymakers argue that global justice mechanisms must evolve to reflect fairness, balance, and respect for national sovereignty. During recent diplomatic consultations in Addis Ababa and regional
February 17, 2026

Trump Eases Rocket Launch Rules, Boosts Space Industry

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 13, 2025, aimed at relaxing federal regulations for commercial rocket launches. The order is intended to simplify the permitting process by removing or speeding up environmental reviews for launch licenses managed by
August 14, 2025

Museveni Warns Ugandans Against Paying for Access

President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned citizens against giving money to individuals who claim they can arrange meetings with him, calling the practice “unacceptable” and warning that it undermines trust in government institutions. Speaking during a meeting with the Army Council at State
August 14, 2025

EU Leaders Urge Trump to Ensure Europe’s Security

European Union leaders have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to safeguard European security ahead of his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, is expected to focus on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, now in
August 13, 2025

Africa Emerges as Leader in HIV Research

The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, recently held in Kigali, Rwanda, has highlighted a transformative shift in the role of African researchers in global HIV research. For decades, Africa was seen primarily as a testing ground for studies
August 13, 2025

Madagascar Assumes Leadership of SADC Council Ministers

Madagascar has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers, as member states were urged to strengthen regional cooperation and push for deeper economic integration. The announcement came during a ceremony attended by top diplomats and
August 13, 2025

Tanzanian Extradited to U.S. in Cartel Arms Case

A Tanzanian man is facing trial in the United States after being accused of helping supply military-grade weapons worth $58 million (Sh145 billion) to one of the world’s most violent drug cartels. Subiro Osmund Mwapinga, was arrested in Accra, Ghana, on April
August 13, 2025

Colombian Presidential Hopeful Dies Following Attack

Miguel Uribe, a leading candidate in the upcoming Colombian presidential race, tragically passed away late Monday night, nearly two months after he was critically wounded in a shooting incident during his election campaign. The 39-year-old senator from the conservative party had been
August 12, 2025

Deadly Assault on Sudan’s Abu Shouk Refugee Camp

At least 40 people have been killed and 19 others injured after fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) near El-Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan. The camp, home to approximately 450,000 displaced
August 12, 2025

Rwanda Denies UN Claims Over M23 Rebel Support

The government of Rwanda has strongly rejected recent allegations by the United Nations that its military is backing the M23 rebel group active in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In an official statement, Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the
August 12, 2025

East Africa Sees Major Drop in Call Rates

Consumers across Tanzania are enjoying significantly lower costs when making calls to other East African Community (EAC) countries, thanks to a new regional initiative aimed at harmonising roaming charges. According to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), the average cost of a
August 12, 2025
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