Uganda Hands Internet Backbone to UAE firm
UGANDA’S government has unveiled a bold new strategy to revitalise its national telecom company, Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Ltd (UTel), through…
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Trade surge drives Tanzania–DRC dry port deal
TANZANIA and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have signed a key infrastructure agreement to develop dry ports in…
LRA Victims win €52m as ICC Rejects Appeal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed €52 million in reparations for nearly 50,000 victims of Dominic Ongwen, a former commander in…
Rwanda’s President Tells sanctioning nations: ‘go to hell’
RWANDAN President Paul Kagame issued a fierce rebuke on Monday to countries imposing sanctions on his government over its alleged…
EU, CBM, Launch 3-year Disability Project in Delta, Benue
THE EU and the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) have launched a three-year disability project to enhance inclusive development and sustainability…
Iran Rejects US Call For Direct Nuclear Talks
IRAN has dismissed the prospect of holding direct negotiations with the United States, calling such talks “meaningless” in light of…
Zimbabwe Waives US Tariffs After Trump Move
ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a suspension of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, framing it as a goodwill…
Tanzania’s Mega dam Now Fully Active
TANZANIA has reached a major milestone in its energy ambitions, with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) now fully operational following the…
US Slaps Visa Ban on South Sudan
IN a sharp escalation of immigration enforcement, the United States has revoked all existing visas for South Sudanese passport holders,…
Escape to Sierra Leone’s Wild Beauty
AFRICA’S better-known holiday spots—like Egypt, Morocco, and Tanzania—often top travel itineraries. But tucked along West Africa’s coast lies a destination…