Regional Perspectives

Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by thick plumes of smoke rising into the air shortly after the crash.

In a statement, the organisation said the agreement marks a critical step towards ending decades of violence and displacement in the region and comes at a symbolic time as the DRC celebrates 65 years of independence.

The sanctions, first imposed years ago, include restrictions on arms transfers, financial assets and travel for individuals and groups linked to armed conflict and instability in the region.

The capital has been divided into ten administrative zones in an attempt to streamline the registration process and strengthen oversight of tax compliance.

The two-day celebrations in Kigali will highlight Kiswahili’s growing role in regional integration, education, diplomacy, and economic development.

In May, escalating violence along the South Sudan–Ethiopia border forced MSF to relocate its medical operations from the border town of Burbeiye, South Sudan, to Mattar, Ethiopia, amid intensified fighting and mass displacement in the region.

Somaliland offers a compelling option for Ethiopia’s sea access problem. It is relatively stable, governed by democratic institutions, and shows public support for closer ties with Ethiopia, particularly if accompanied by formal recognition.

Current talks between the two governments include proposed agreements in immigration, education, aviation, fisheries, and agriculture.

Following the trial phase, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is expected to begin paying a wheeling tariff to KETRACO for using Kenya’s transmission network to receive electricity.

The US-backed initiative is one step in a wider modernisation strategy aimed at improving governance through technology. It supports Somalia’s long-term goal of developing strong state systems and cooperating more closely with international partners.

According to Tundu Lissu, investigators claim they found a supposed plan online, but no tangible proof has been submitted. He also argued that despite 83 days of case proceedings, the prosecution has failed to present any evidence to support the serious charge.

Ssemujju's announcement was met by celebration from PFP members in attendance, though he did not explain how Besigye would make the address given his current predicament.

While Kinshasa projected diplomacy, Goma staged defiance. M23's Corneille Nangaa and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 marked the day by planting a symbolic tree and asserting their grip on 34,000 square kilometres of territory.

WFP noted that the situation for many Sudanese refugees is already dire, more than two years since war erupted between Sudan’s national army and paramilitary rebels.

A peaceful and democratically governed Sudan can contribute to peace not just in the region, but also in many other parts of the world.

Food aid, once a lifeline for many, is now hard to come by. The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has warned that funding cuts, largely driven by reduced U.S. contributions, will force significant reductions in rations and staff.

Somalia's domestic revenue, which comes second as the country's source of resources, has over the years remained low, with the World Bank now urging reforms to support sustainable public finances and a resilient private sector for development to mitigate current risks and sustain growth in the medium term.

This development marks a major step in the modernisation of Somalia’s aviation infrastructure and places the country in line with other African nations that have adopted similar technologies.

CCM, which has ruled Tanzania continuously since independence, kicked off the nomination exercise on Saturday, marking the start of what is expected to be another wide-reaching electoral campaign.

Reports indicate that the incident occurred on the Moshi-Tanga Highway when the driver of a bus lost control after one of its tires burst, resulting in a collision with an oncoming minibus in the process.

Exports of goods and technology controlled for national security reasons have also been withdrawn by the US Government.

The minister condemned the violence and warned that individuals responsible for inciting or participating in the conflict would be held accountable.

Zoobe Road was among the hardest hit by recent storms that swept through Mogadishu, killing nearly 10 people and causing extensive damage to roads and residential areas.

Witnesses reported seeing a drone hovering over the city for about 30 minutes before it launched multiple rockets at the facility.

A treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo comes as the United States tries to reassert its role as a global mediator under President Donald Trump. But it leaves many unanswered questions.

The peace agreement was initially expected to be signed by Rwandan and DR Congo Presidents in the White House in mid-June, according to the Declaration of Principles signed by the countries' foreign ministers on April 25.

Recent developments show that most of the bonds have not been structured properly. As a result, African countries are paying way over the odds relative to their sovereign risks.

The deal, quietly initialled by technical teams on June 18, is to be witnessed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and bears the fingerprints of both Washington and Doha.

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said such statements are reckless, unsubstantiated and risk destabilising regional peace.

Technical teams from Rwanda and DR Congo finalised a draft of the agreement, which is scheduled to be signed by the countries’ foreign ministers next week.

The attack has forced seven other monks living in seclusion to abandon their hermitages and relocate to the main monastery compound for safety. “We are living in constant fear,” another monk told Addis Standard. “Those who attack us want us out.”

Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege on Thursday ruled that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear any applications arising from the treason charge, including bail and another motion seeking the judge's withdrawal from the case.

Dr Daniel Fentaneh was apprehended on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. in Bahir Dar city by security forces. The source said he is “currently under custody at the 13th Police Station in Bahir Dar".

The decision is part of a phased transition “launched in late 2024, in agreement with the Ethiopian government and donors,” to transfer food relief operations in Tigray, Amhara, and Afar back to JEOP.

The Environment and Land Court ruled that the planned road, which runs from Isiolo to Mandera serves a broader public interest and should not be stalled over a petition challenging how compensation money would be disbursed.

The move followed a renewed plea by Darfur regional governor Minni Arko Minawi, who earlier criticised Chad's ban and urged President Mahamat Idriss Deby to reconsider.

The Centennial Vision 2060 strategy, developed by the National Economic Council, outlines Somalia's aim to become a middle-income country within the next 35 years.

The Ministry reports that 147 Tanzanians—95 from Iran and 42 from Israel—have been evacuated amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Much of the continent's cropland growth during the period under review was driven by increases in staple crops, such as maize, rice and wheat, particularly in Western and Eastern Africa.

Ethiopia is among seven countries that are just one step away from fully implementing the World Health Organisation's (WHO) MPOWER tobacco control strategies.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed Kenya was complicit in supplying arms to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and facilitating the United Arab Emirates’ controversial military engagement in Sudan.

NRM Electoral Body Chairperson Tanga Odoi said Museveni plans to formally signal his intention to run by collecting expression-of-interest forms for two roles; NRM Chairperson and official party flagbearer.

According to the statement, M23 fighters stormed the village about 6:30 pm local time, killing at least 17 civilians and setting houses on fire.

According to WHO, the attack at Al Mujilad hospital claimed the lives of both women and children, with the organisation's Sudan office confirming the death of six children and five medics.

EALS noted that the change was necessary to ensure the safety, comfort and full participation of its over 800 expected delegates.

Addis Ababa was conspicuously left out, a departure from the 5.4 billion birr (Sh5.2 billion) grant the city received last year.

Over the weekend, police in Arusha detained Jackson Kabalo, 32, and Joseph Mrindoko, 37, accusing the two content creators of "improper use of social media."

Political tensions and military confrontations led to the militarisation and sealing off of the border, separating communities that had long depended on each other socially and economically.

The development comes nearly three weeks after a suspected female suicide bomber and a suspected rebel died in an explosion near Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine in Kampala during Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3.

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo appeared to soften his stance after months of alleging that Egypt was providing direct military support to the SAF in the ongoing civil war.