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[Nile Post] A sweeping new exposé titled "Guns Everywhere!: The Military and Transition Politics in Uganda" has laid bare the deep and expanding influence of Uganda's military across virtually all spheres of national life--from politics and the economy to law enforcement, religion, and culture.

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[New Times] The Kicukiro Primary Court has commenced hearings in the pre-trial detention case of Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, who faces a series of criminal charges.

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[New Zimbabwe] The controversial Broadcasting Services Amendment Act of 2025 has come into effect and is now being implemented by the Zimbabwe National Road Authority (ZINARA), with potentially crippling consequences for vehicle owners.

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[Namibian] Former minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari says his arrest two and a half months ago was a trap.

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[Daily Trust] Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his Daura residence in Katsina State.

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South Africa could lose up to 100,000 jobs due to US tariffs, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned. The 30% levy, set to take effect from

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Nigeria hit its Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude oil production quota in June, pumping an average of 1.5 million barrels

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Deep in DR Congo’s conflict-ridden Masisi Hills of North Kivu province, the BBC gained rare access to the coltan-rich Rubaya mine, now controlled by M23

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is set to roll out the long-acting injectable HIV Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) Lenacapavir by January 2026 following its approval by the World Health Organization.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga on June 2025 threw his hat into the 2027 presidential race, promising to offer clean, accountable, and ethical leadership.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that nearly 1,500 people have been arrested in connection with the widespread violence and destruction reported during protests on June 25 and July 7.

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Prince Harry is visiting Angola to honor Princess Diana’s legacy by supporting ongoing landmine clearance efforts. During his two-day visit, he will walk

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Maputo National Park has been named Mozambique’s second UNESCO World Heritage Site, a move celebrated globally for its conservation significance.

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[Global Witness] [16th July 2025] - Facebook is the platform where most climate activists report having experienced abuse worldwide, a first ever survey today suggests.

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[UN News] The ongoing 21-month-long war in Gaza has seen more than 58,000 killed and 100,000 wounded as Israeli attacks continue amid rising numbers of child deaths from malnutrition. In recent weeks, UN agencies have recorded nearly 900 deaths of desperate and hungry Gazans as they try to collect food - with most linked to private aid hubs run by the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).

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[UN News] Global demand for meat, dairy and fish is projected to climb steadily over the next decade, driven by rising incomes and urbanisation in middle-income countries.

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[UN News] Intensifying clashes in Sudan's Kordofan region between rival militaries have killed hundreds and wounded many more in recent days, warned the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) on Tuesday.

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[Dabanga] Kampala / Washington D.C. -- Uganda is set to suspend dual citizenship applications for Sudanese and Rwandans, following a directive from President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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[The Conversation Africa] When we think about what sets humans apart from other animals, language often comes to mind. Language is more than words - it also relies on the ability to build shared understanding through conversation.

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[The Conversation Africa] Lagos State, with an estimated population of 20 million, is Africa's largest metropolis. Home to Nigeria's commercial capital, it is a magnet for internal migration, drawing in a mix of the country's ethnic groups. Nigeria is estimated to have between 150 and 500 distinct ethnic groups, many of which are represented in Lagos.

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[The Conversation Africa] Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide can wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that - navigate climate shocks like floods, heatwaves, and failed harvests.