Regional Perspectives
Speaking after the win against Kenya Police Bullets, Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence in her team ahead of the matches against Uganda.
Sources privy to the closed-door deliberations during the joint EAC-SADC summit reveal that it was Rwandan President Paul Kagame who proposed the expansion of the merged Nairobi-Luanda peace framework, which Ruto is supporting.
The Djiboutian defence ministry confirmed the operation on Sunday, stating that the attack targeted a terrorist group.
The court found that the process lacked public participation and oversight from key legal bodies.
In an apparent damage-control effort, South African Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola engaged his Rwandan counterpart, Olivier Nduhungirehe.
Dismissing the possibility of a military solution, Ruto stressed the importance of understanding the root causes of the long-running conflict.
A lawyer and former lawmaker, Lissu survived a near-fatal assassination attempt during the regime of the late President John Magufuli.
Samia, Tanzania's first female president, named Chama Cha Mapinduzi Secretary-General Emmanuel Nchimbi as her running mate for the upcoming elections.
The evictions have become more frequent, more violent and more widespread under Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed the presidency in 2021.
Besigye’s defence had argued that the trial was invalid, citing the alleged abduction and Uganda’s lack of jurisdiction over events that took place in Kenya.
The leaders reaffirmed that the stability of the region requires strong cooperation between the two countries based on mutual trust, confidence and respect.
The outcomes of the meeting are expected to shape policies that drive economic growth and ensure food security across the continent.
On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilateral relations, and cooperation within the AU.
The decision follows Karua’s resubmission of her application after the council initially rejected it.
Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, following meetings with Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mesganu Arga, Fiqi declared the protracted diplomatic dispute over.
In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbouring countries.
Lissu has previously expressed concerns over what he described as a "huge and unprecedented" amount of "dirty money" within the party.
The workshop aimed to create platforms for cooperation and coordination among religious leaders, teachers, and media practitioners, who play key roles in preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE).
The General posted two inflammatory comments on the X platform, claiming he could “capture Khartoum” with the support of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after his inauguration.
The meeting, which brings together diplomats and member state officials, focuses on operationalising the Regional Cooperation and Coordination Mechanism (RCCM).
It urges media practitioners to minimise harm, avoid bias, and exercise caution when using images and videos in stories about terrorism and violent extremism in Somalia, Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.
IGAD is in the process of reviewing its Counter Terrorism strategy to adapt it to the changes that have occurred in the region.
The decision follows a strategic review of the EU's engagement in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, aiming to address evolving security challenges and enhance its role in maritime security.
The decision was made following serious safety concerns identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
The move dashes hopes of a deal to curb Congo's M23 rebel conflict that has displaced more than 1.9 million people.
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Unlike Kigali, many cities on the continent grapple with waste management challenges.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'Oei also expressed his support for the agreement, commending the leadership of both nations and Turkey in this vital diplomatic initiative.
This migration route, stretching from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia, is a deadly pathway for Ethiopian migrants fleeing poverty, conflict, and harsh climatic conditions.
President Museveni firmly defended the practice, describing it as a deliberate and essential strategy to bolster Uganda’s security apparatus.
The report provides several strategic recommendations aimed at improving justice sector digitisation in Kenya and Rwanda.
The trade, involving 13 member states of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), will be conducted through a unified electricity trading platform.
Iduli was set to appear before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala City, alongside Hajji Obed Kamulegeya to defend Besigye.
The council reportedly rejected Karua's application on procedural grounds, citing the absence of notarised copies of her practising certificate, a letter of good standing from the Law Society of Kenya, and other documentation.
Observers argue that the General Court Martial in Makindye, where Besigye and Lutale are facing charges of undermining national security and illegal possession of firearms, lacks both impartiality and jurisdiction.
The militant group Harakat al-Shabaab, as it refers to itself, arose out of Ethiopia’s Somali regional state 18 years ago.
Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership.
The President highlighted that the extension would significantly improve cross-border transportation, making movement between the countries easier and more efficient.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the establishment of two committees to address land disputes in the country’s northern Ngorongoro district.
Since October, unusually heavy rains have triggered widespread flooding and landslides in some areas of Uganda.
This was the first time that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's popularity was tested on the ballot.
Karua's handbag is reported to have been confiscated by the army at the court’s main gate and only retrieved it after prolonged negotiations and consultations with senior commanders.
Karua stated that she spoke to the Council Chairperson, Justice Irene Mulyagonja who assured her that the Council would convene to address her matter.
The Heads of State also agreed to accelerate the establishment of the Political Federation, marking the fourth and final stage of the EAC's integration process.
Ruto acknowledged Kenya's decline in regional trade leadership while applauding Tanzania for being at the forefront.
The office of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in a statement that Mohamud had met Ruto and Museveni on the sidelines of the summit, but it did not make reference to a potential mediation.
The area where the landslide occurred is mountainous and has experienced similar disasters in the past, including an avalanche in 2010 that killed at least 80 people.
Ruto urged regional leaders to honour the ambitions of the founding fathers of East Africa's post-independence vision by consolidating the East African countries into one united entity.
At least 40 households were completely buried, the Uganda Red Cross Society said in a statement, while others were partially damaged.
The collaboration aims to enable the collection and analysis of API and PNR data, which are critical tools for strengthening border security, facilitating legitimate travel, and combating terrorism and transnational crimes.
In May, Tanzania entered into a 30-year concession agreement with Adani Ports, a unit of Adani Group, to operate a container terminal in its Dar es Salaam port.
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