Paul Kagame Critic Kabera Killed in Uganda
Rwandan former soldier, musician and government critic Robert Kabera, popularly known as Sergeant Robert, has reportedly been killed in Uganda, with his body discovered at a construction site in Kamengo, Mpigi District, amid reports that he was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants. Kabera’s body was reportedly found early Saturday, October 17, 2026, near a house…
Tanzania’s President Hassan Hailed as Global Model of Women’s Leadership
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been hailed as a global model of women’s leadership, with the Inter-Parliamentary Union calling for greater representation of women in political decision-making. The recognition was made by Cynthia Lopez, President of the Women Parliamentarians of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), during the union’s 153rd Assembly being held in Arusha, Tanzania.…
AU Launches Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius
The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Port Louis, Mauritius, in a move aimed at strengthening Africa’s position in global financial markets and improving how the continent’s economies are assessed. The agency was officially launched on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following years of work endorsed by African leaders. Mauritius was…
Uganda, China deepen diplomatic coordination as Ayebare meets Chinese envoy
Uganda and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on trade, investment, development cooperation and coordination on international affairs. The renewed commitment followed a bilateral meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Amb. Adonia Ayebare and Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Wu Guangrong at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. The…
Three US-Deported Foreign Nationals Voluntarily Repatriated From Eswatini
Three foreign nationals who were transferred to Eswatini from the United States under a controversial third-country deportation arrangement have voluntarily left the Kingdom and returned to their respective countries of origin. The Government of Eswatini said in a press statement dated October 7, 2026, that the three nationals, who had arrived in the country under…
AU Urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to Step Back as Regional Tensions Deepen
The African Union Commission has urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions or statements that could further escalate tensions and threaten peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 1, the AU called on the three countries to preserve channels of communication and…
