Regional Perspectives

The Green Legacy Initiative aligns with Ethiopia’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action and zero hunger, and seeks to build resilience in a country frequently affected by drought and environmental degradation.

The new directive prohibits non-citizens from participating in 15 business categories and imposes harsh penalties, including fines of no less than TSh10 million (Sh501,584), jail terms of up to six months and the cancellation of visas and residence permits.

James Kagiri was driving to work in the company of another engineer at around 8:00 am when unknown gunmen attacked their vehicle along the Morobo-Kaya road.

According to the report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, criminal networks rely on well-connected brokers—often state or non-state actors—to smuggle illicit goods across borders by bypassing customs checks.

Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating conflict since April 15, 2023, when a long-standing power struggle between the country’s two main military forces escalated into full-scale civil war.

The US Department of State said Ikrima played a key role in planning and directing the coordinated suicide attacks that targeted crowds watching the World Cup final on July 11, 2010.

South Sudanese authorities have confirmed the recovery of five SSPDF soldiers' bodies, adding that one UPDF soldier and a civilian were also killed during the fighting.

In the Tawila locality of North Darfur, humanitarian organisations have had to strengthen their responses to rising cholera cases. They have expanded the capacities of treatment centres, but needs remain dire.

The ministry said the agreement outlines the modalities of intervention, reciprocal obligations, and coordination mechanisms, in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.

His exclusion follows his July 2024 dismissal from President Samia Suluhu's Cabinet, a move interpreted by analysts as political sidelining.

President Kagame made the remarks during the official opening of Zaria Court, a $25 million (Sh3.6 billion) sports and entertainment complex in Kigali, on Monday, July 28.

Party insiders confirmed the decision on Tuesday, with a public announcement expected at a press briefing scheduled for Wednesday.

The move comes after Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre paid a high-profile visit to Las Anod, where he was greeted by cheering crowds, signalling strong support for Mogadishu’s efforts to integrate the region into the federal system.

Speaking during a joint press briefing at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deeper collaboration with Uganda to promote regional integration and socio-economic progress.

Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui criticised Tanzania’s actions, saying they violate key provisions of the EAC Common Market Protocol and undermine the spirit of regional cooperation.

The proposed deal comes in response to years of violent confrontations, including cattle raids and clashes that have destabilised the border region.

Kenyan stakeholders in the transport sector strongly criticised the Tanzanian directive, calling it a violation of the EAC Treaty and the Common Market Protocol, both of which guarantee the free movement of labour and services among member states.

M23's advancement likewise triggered mass displacements, with residents reportedly fleeing before the attack. Two groups of displaced people have been reported; one fleeing to Waloa Yungu in Walikale territory and the other into nearby forests.

The AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) condemned what it termed "the creation of a so-called parallel government" led by the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasis) and fronted by the RSF.

Top on the agenda is the protracted dispute over Migingo Island, a rocky outcrop in Lake Victoria whose rich fishing waters have for years strained ties between Nairobi and Kampala.

Built by former NBA player and Giants of Africa founder Masai Ujiri, the complex includes sports courts, an 80-room hotel, retail and co-working spaces, and a podcast hub.

The alleged incident occurred on the afternoon of July 28 in Nyainga-Muda, a settlement in Kangapo II Payam of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State.

Under the order, licensing authorities are prohibited from issuing or renewing business licences for non-citizens wishing to operate in any of the listed sectors.

The launch of Zaria Court was part of the Giants of Africa Festival, a week-long event running through August 2, dedicated to empowering African youth through sports, arts, and leadership.

The ongoing four-day IGAD meeting in Nairobi, which began on July 28, aims to endorse this strategy, strengthen partnerships, and form a working group tasked with driving the implementation of the policy declarations.

A recent IPC alert cautioned that food security will likely deteriorate further between July and October, during the lean season, particularly in conflict-affected regions where access is limited and displacement is widespread.

Commercial banks have reportedly been unable to dispense funds despite confirmation that salaries were deposited weeks ago.

The new drilling plans could also affect around 39 million people living in the targeted areas, including indigenous communities, threatening their land, food sources and way of life.

The promise to deal with land evictions “once and for all” has yet to be realised over a decade later. During Heroes Day celebrations on 9 June 2024, Museveni’s speech repeated his promise to stop evictions.

According to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the official death toll from the attack currently stands at 43, including 19 women and children.

The fact-finding mission, created by the UN Human Rights Council in October 2023, was tasked with investigating alleged war crimes committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The announcement came on Monday in Mogadishu, where the government confirmed the purchase of two Airbus A320 aircraft from Lema Air Group.

Nouicer's visit aims to assess the human rights situation and engage directly with stakeholders in a nation where governance, the rule of law, and basic protections have nearly collapsed.

Lemia previously held the position of Secretary-General of the National Population Council but was dismissed in 2019 by then-Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok during a purge of officials linked to the regime of former president Omar al-Bashir.

Evictions surged in the 2010s, particularly in central Uganda’s Buganda region, fueled by rising land demand from a growing population and legal reforms perceived to favor tenants over landlords.

With over 40 years of presence in South Sudan, MSF is now calling on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and protect healthcare workers, patients, and medical facilities.

In a few of the world’s human-wildlife conflict systems, where data exist to assess spillover effects, there is evidence that detrimental spillovers do occur.

Located in the Hiraan region, about 350 kilometres north of Mogadishu, Mahaas has served as a key strategic base for government forces in their fight against the extremist group.

In a statement dated July 27, the Sudanese government also criticised Kenya, accusing it of enabling the RSF’s preparatory meetings in Nairobi.

RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was selected as President of the Presidential Council, the highest sovereign authority in the new government.

While conflict persists across much of Sudan, IOM reports that pockets of relative safety have emerged, and to date, over a million internally displaced Sudanese have started making their way back.

The assault, which occurred during a night mass, is believed to have been carried out by fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant group notorious for repeated atrocities in the region.

The disqualification of the main opposition party, Chadema, has raised sharp criticism and triggered accusations of repression and political interference.

They allege they were then driven back to Uganda under the cover of darkness, without being presented before a court or undergoing formal legal extradition procedures.

Kagame urged them to lead with purpose, accountability, and self-reflection, stressing that no external validation can replace personal dedication to national service.

The Somali National Army (SNA), together with the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), fought off the early morning attack around 6:20am in the Sabiib and Canoole areas.

Joseph Kabila, who did not attend the hearing, is facing multiple charges, including treason, murder, rape, torture, participation in an insurrectionist movement, and the occupation of the rebel-held city of Goma.

The recent truce between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group — along with an earlier DRC-Rwanda peace deal — was expected to usher in new era of regional stability. Yet even the signatories show little hope.

The reshuffle came just one day after Kagame appointed a new prime minister on Wednesday.

Mwabili Mwagodi, known for his vocal campaigns against political interference in religious spaces, is alleged to have been abducted by unknown individuals on Wednesday, July 21, while travelling to Dar es Salaam.