Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has raised urgent concerns regarding the alarming reports of sexual violence against women in Uganda following the January 2026 elections. In a statement addressed to President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, she underscores the gravity
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King Charles III to Host Nigerian President for State Visit in March
King Charles III is set to host Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a formal state visit this March, Buckingham Palace has announced. The visit, a key diplomatic event, underscores the enduring and dynamic partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy. The upcoming engagement,
Museveni Awards Son Muhoozi Uganda’s Kabalega Star
President Yoweri Museveni has awarded his son, Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Kabalega Star, Uganda’s second-highest military honour, in recognition of his leadership and bravery. The ceremony took place in Kabale District during the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary, commemorating the 1981 launch of the National Resistance Army’s
UN Chief Guterres Condemns Deadly Woro Village Attack in Nigeria
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack that struck Woro village in Kwara State, Nigeria, on February 3, 2026. He characterized this heinous act as an act of terror that resulted in the tragic loss of numerous lives.In a statement shared on X on February 5,
Activists Stand Firm as Repression Spreads Across East Africa
Human rights activists across East Africa are facing growing cross-border repression marked by arrests, deportations, intimidation and alleged abuse. Despite the rising pressure, they remain determined to defend civic freedoms through solidarity, public action and collective resilience. Kenya drew global attention in 2024 when Gen Z-led protests shook the nation and
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Reportedly Killed in Libya
South Sudan Accepts Kenya’s Support Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Republic of South Sudan has embraced Kenya's offer to assist with its electoral process, reinforcing its dedication to regional peace and stability, as announced by State House in Juba.The nation anticipates conducting its general election in December, marking the first since gaining independence from the North in 2011.Originally slated
Malian MP Jailed in Ivory Coast for Insulting President Ouattara
A Mali lawmaker has received a three-year prison sentence in neighboring Ivory Coast for insulting the 84-year-old Ivorian leader, who recently secured a fourth term in office.Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a member of Mali's transitional parliament established by the junta, faced arrest last July during a visit to Ivory Coast.Prosecutors reported
Fela Kuti to Receive Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Muhoozi Suspends UPDF–US Military Ties, Halts Somalia Operations
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared the suspension of all military cooperation between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the United States. This decision also halts Uganda’s involvement in security operations in Somalia.In a statement released on X on Friday, January 29, 2026, Muhoozi, who is