Uganda arrests prominent human rights activist before elections
Ugandan Authorities Arrest Prominent Human Rights Activist Ahead of Elections On December 30, 2025, Ugandan security forces arrested Sarah Bireete, […]
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Black Sea oil tanker attacked by drone near Turkey
An oil tanker, the Palau-flagged ‘Elbus’, has been attacked in the Black Sea while en route to the Russian port
Robots impress at Las Vegas tech show
Robots have taken center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, captivating attendees with their advanced capabilities and
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US visa applicants from Uganda to pay refundable bond
The United States Department of State has introduced a visa bond pilot program, effective January 21, 2026, which requires Ugandan
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Ethiopia US health deal raises sovereignty concerns
Ethiopia and the United States have signed a five-year health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing $1.46 billion to Ethiopia’s
US seizes Russian oil tanker Marinera in North Atlantic
The US military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, ‘Marinera’, in the North Atlantic, according to Russia’s Transport Ministry. The
Trump withdraws US from 66 international organisations
WASHINGTON D.C. — Marking a definitive rupture with decades of multilateral diplomacy, President Donald Trump signed a high-stakes White House
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Africa shifts to Russia for food imports amid dependency concerns
African countries are increasingly turning to Russia and other emerging economies for trade partnerships, seeking to reduce their dependence on
Venezuela US rules out ground troops amid Maduro abduction
The United States has ruled out deploying ground troops in Venezuela, following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. According to
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African Fintech predicted to attract global investments in 2026
The African Fintech Summit has released its 2026 outlook, predicting a significant shift in the continent’s financial technology ecosystem. According
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Minneapolis Protests Erupt After ICE Shooting
Protests have erupted in Minneapolis, USA, after a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer during
Russia sanctions bill gets Trump approval
The United States is moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, which has been greenlit by President Donald Trump.