Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso’s military government has announced that it has foiled what it described as yet another attempt to destabilise the country and assassinate President Captain Ibrahim Traore. The Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, made the claims during a televised address on national state television (RTB), saying intelligence services uncovered and stopped the plot before […]
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Wayne Lumbasi U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States, a move that marks a significant shift in the energy and political landscape of the region. Trump said the oil would be sold at prevailing market prices, with the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The African Union (AU) has formally called on Israel to immediately revoke its recognition of Somaliland, warning that the move threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and risks destabilising the wider Horn of Africa region. In a statement issued after a ministerial meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Amnesty International has warned that Uganda could once again shut down the internet or restrict access to social media platforms as political tensions rise, raising serious concerns about freedom of expression, access to information, and human rights in the country. The warning comes amid renewed crackdowns on dissent, civic space, and independent journalism, […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Israel has issued a fresh warning to Iran over its ballistic missile program, signalling that it will not allow Tehran to rebuild or expand capabilities it considers a direct threat to its national security. The warning comes amid heightened regional tension and renewed focus on Iran’s military activities following months of confrontation and […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a stark warning that his country will resist any foreign military aggression, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that suggested Colombia could face military pressure after Washington’s recent operation in Venezuela. Speaking through a series of messages on social media, Petro said Colombia would defend its […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s government has announced a ban on live broadcasts and livestreams of protests, riots and other violent incidents as the country prepares for its general election on January 15, 2026. The move is part of a series of restrictions on information flow during a tense campaign period in which long-time President Yoweri Museveni […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, is steadily nearing completion, with officials confirming that construction is on track to deliver first crude oil exports by October. The milestone is expected to mark a turning point for Uganda’s long-awaited oil industry and significantly strengthen Tanzania’s […]
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Wayne Lumbasi U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply escalated tensions in Latin America by openly threatening a possible military operation against Colombia, days after a controversial U.S. raid in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolàs Maduro. The remarks, delivered casually but with serious implications, have alarmed regional governments and raised fears of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On January 1, 2026, Somalia took its seat at the head of the United Nations Security Council. For many, this might seem like a routine rotation, but for Somalia, it is a moment fifty-four years in the making. The last time the country held this gavel was in 1974. This isn’t just about […]
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