Uganda Orders Internet Blackout Ahead of Elections, Raising Concerns Over Transparency
As Uganda heads into elections this week, the country’s authorities have ordered an internet blackout, just two days before voters go to the polls. President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the East African nation for over 40 years, is seeking to extend his long-standing tenure. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) informed internet service providers on […]
China–Tanzania Talks Strengthen Trade, Infrastructure, and Diplomatic Cooperation
Tanzania and China have reaffirmed six decades of diplomatic ties, pledging closer cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and multilateral engagement during a two-day ministerial meeting in Dar es Salaam China and Tanzania have agreed to expand political, economic, and security cooperation following bilateral talks held in Dar es Salaam from 9–10 January 2026. The meeting brought […]
AU Reacts to U.S. Decision to Halt Funding for Key Multilateral Institutions
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has reacted to a recent directive by the United States Government to withdraw participation and suspend funding to several United Nations bodies and selected international organisations. The decision, issued via a Presidential Memorandum, represents one of the most significant shifts in U.S. […]
U.S., Côte d’Ivoire Sign $937 Million Global Health Pact to Boost Disease Prevention and Self-Reliance
The United States and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a landmark five-year bilateral health cooperation agreement valued at $937 million, marking a major shift in U.S. global health policy toward country ownership, co-investment, and accountability. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December 30, aligns with Washington’s America First Global Health Strategy, which […]
January 1, 2026 Set as Test Date for Nigeria’s Tax Reform Promises
With less than a year to implementation, the Federal Government has fixed January 1, 2026, as the definitive start date for Nigeria’s new tax reform laws—setting the stage for what could become one of the most consequential fiscal policy tests of the current administration. Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, […]
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions Over Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria
The United States Government has announced a new policy imposing visa restrictions on individuals implicated in religious freedom violations in Nigeria and other affected countries. This development follows rising concerns over mass killings and targeted violence against Christian communities by radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani ethnic militias, and other violent groups. According to the U.S. State […]
Cameroon Opposition Leader Ekane Dies Amid Detention, Raising Concerns Over Political Repression
Yaoundé, Cameroon – Ekane, a prominent opposition figure and long-time critic of President Paul Biya, has died while in military custody, sparking renewed attention on political repression and human rights conditions in Cameroon. The politician, who was arrested on October 24 in Douala alongside other members of his party, MANIDEM, had been transferred to the […]
IGAD, AfDB Launch BE-Prosper Project to Boost Blue Economy in Horn of Africa
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has unveiled a landmark initiative aimed at accelerating coordinated blue economy development across the Horn of Africa. The Building Blue Economy Resilience and Prosperity in IGAD & the Horn of Africa (BE-Prosper) project was officially launched during a three-day forum […]
U.S. and U.K. Reach Agreement in Principle on Pharmaceutical Pricing Under New Economic Prosperity Deal
The United States and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement in principle on pharmaceutical pricing, a development officials say will correct long-standing cost imbalances and strengthen bilateral cooperation in life-sciences investment. The announcement was made jointly by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the Department of […]
Dangote Refinery Set to Transform Nigeria’s Fuel Landscape With Massive December PMS Supply Rollout
Nigeria is poised for a major shift in its energy stability as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery confirms it will begin daily supply of 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian market starting December 1—a milestone that could redefine the nation’s fuel economy and significantly reduce dependence on imports. In a formal […]
