AFRICA

KINSASHA, SOUTH SUDAN | THE INDEPENDENT | All major social media apps operating in South Sudan have been blocked, as the government tries to protect its citizens in Sudan from attacks. The action by the internet service providers, MTN and Zain is in response to the Wednesday directive by Juba …

New Internet Society Data Reveals progress ahead of Key Conference. Zambia secured an impressive 6-point increase, followed closely by Kenya with a 5-point rise.  ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | PRNewswire | As leaders in technology and policy prepare to convene this week in Addis Ababa for the Internet Society’s 2025 Internet Development Conference, new …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | After steering Tanzania’s leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Freeman Mbowe’s tenure as chairman has officially come to an end, reports The Citizen Tanzania. In a historic and symbolic shift, …

Ghana’s visa-free entry for African passport holders is the latest boost to efforts to integrate the continent and boost cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and regional unity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ghana’s introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for …

Algiers | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this evening arrived in Algiers, Algeria for military and bilateral meetings. Gen Kainerugaba, who is accompanied by top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence …

Former President Jakaya Kikwete hails choice of  Dr Samia, the incumbent President and National Chairperson of the party, alongside Dr Hussein Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, as CCM’s flag bearers for the upcoming elections Dodoma, Tanzania | DAILY NEWS |  In an Extraordinary Meeting held yesterday, CCM resolved to endorse President …

TRIPOLI | Xinhua | Representatives of Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives (parliament) on Sunday discussed forming a unified government in the country with the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). In a meeting with Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Officer-in-Charge of UNSMIL Stephanie Koury, they …

The venue (Dodoma) serves as a reminder of Tanzania’s commitment to decentralisation, with Dodoma increasingly becoming the focal point for national governance. This shift from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma is not only symbolic but also practical, as it aims to create a more equitable distribution of resources and influence …

Dodoma, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that Vice President Dr Philip Mpango has asked to step down. President Samia has now named the party CCM secretary General Dr Nchimbi as her running mate for elections due October 2025. Speaking today at a party special …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya Prisons Service has hailed Ugandan Corrections Expert Robert Omita Okoth for his key role in enhancing prison safety, humane management and reform in the country over a period of six years. At a brief ceremony on Monday this week, the Commissioner General of Kenya Prisons Patrick …