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Ugandan among global Rotary honourees for transforming rural education

A Ugandan is among six Rotary members honoured globally, for improving access to quality education in rural Uganda.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-04-01 14:56:00

Ugandan among global Rotary honourees for transforming rural education

Uganda, Kenya reassure citizens amid Middle East fuel concerns

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-03-31 20:19:05

RSF using sexual violence in Darfur as 'war weapon': MSF

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are using sexual violence as a "weapon of war" in Darfur to control civilians, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday.

By AFP 2026-03-31 11:20:22

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said two of its personnel were killed Monday in the second deadly incident in 24 hours in the country's south, where Israel and Hezbollah are fighting.

By AFP 2026-03-31 10:40:28

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

At least 16 killed in Haiti gang attack

A gang attack on a town in Haiti killed at least 16 people over the weekend, police said, as the UN chief warned Monday that the estimated death toll could be as high as 80 people.

By AFP 2026-03-31 10:32:51

Somali troops enter key city ruled by renegade leader

Somali federal troops Monday entered the key city of Baidoa after clashes with forces loyal to the head of the region, whose mandate Mogadishu says expired four years ago.

By AFP 2026-03-30 18:27:05

Somali troops enter key city ruled by renegade leader

AU calls UN slave trade vote step towards 'healing'

The United States was among those to oppose the measure, while Britain and EU member states abstained.

By AFP 2026-03-26 16:27:54

AU calls UN slave trade vote step towards 'healing'

Violence against journalists in DR Congo rising, says RSF

Journalists have faced increasing violence and pressure amid the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Thursday.

By AFP 2026-03-26 13:27:57

Violence against journalists in DR Congo rising, says RSF

At least 28 civilians killed in Sudan drone strikes

Two drone strikes in Sudan, one at a market in Darfur and the other along a road in Kordofan, killed at least 28 civilians, health workers told AFP Thursday.

By AFP 2026-03-26 12:02:02

At least 28 civilians killed in Sudan drone strikes

Ruto to represent Africa at G7 summit amid push for financial reforms

President Ruto has also been invited to engage in both the summit and preparatory processes, with a particular focus on key issues, including reforming the global financial systems

By PCS 2026-03-26 09:30:00

Ruto to represent Africa at G7 summit amid push for financial reforms

UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition by the United States and some European countries.

By AFP 2026-03-25 21:53:43

UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

African Union Commission taps Kikwete to lead peace push in Horn of Africa

The African Union (AU) has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

By David Njaaga 2026-03-25 21:07:58

African Union Commission taps Kikwete to lead peace push in Horn of Africa

Rwanda-DRC tensions escalate after hotel scuffle involving First Lady

Tensions between neighbouring Rwanda and the DRC threatened to take a new turn on Tuesday following a scuffle at a US hotel involving DRC First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi.

By Denis Omondi 2026-03-25 15:49:48