Kasaija Receives Gender and Equity Compliance Report Africa-Press – Uganda. The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, on Wednesday received a report assessing the compliance of the national budget and ministerial policy statements with gender and equity requirements for the 2026/27 financial year. The report was presented by Safia Nalule Juuko, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission. …

African Pastoralist Women Charter Launched in Kampala Africa-Press – Uganda. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, on Wednesday presided over the closing of the African Pastoralist Women Gathering and officially launched the African Rangelands and Pastoralists Women Charter at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The event, held under the theme “Voices from the Rangelands: African Pastoralist Women Rising for Land Rights,” …

Mukula’S Soroti: A Town of Order and Civic Pride Africa-Press – Uganda. There was once a time when Soroti was not just a place on the map but a model of civic pride. Under the leadership of Mike Mukula, the town carried an atmosphere that blended bold political leadership with a strong sense of community belonging. For many residents, those …

Hariss International Celebrates Global Recycling Day Africa-Press – Uganda. As the world marks Global Recycling Day 2026, Hariss International is reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship by showcasing recycling initiatives it is undertaking. Celebrated annually on March 18, Global Recycling Day highlights the critical role recycling plays in protecting the environment and securing a sustainable future. The 2026 theme, “Don’t …

Chad Rejects UN Accusations of Opposition Repression Africa-Press. The Chadian government has responded to accusations that its security services have engaged in repression, following criticism raised during international sessions held in Geneva. The response, issued on March 12, came after several human rights organizations expressed concerns about what they described as increasing pressure on the country’s political opposition. Civil society …

U.S. Envoy Visits Burkina Faso to Revive Ties Africa-Press. U.S. envoy Nick Chiker, head of the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. State Department, traveled to Burkina Faso in a visit aimed at reviving relations between Washington and the Sahel region after years of tensions. The visit is part of a regional tour, as the U.S. envoy had visited …

Nigeria and South Africa Deepen Military Partnership Africa-Press. The Nigerian and South African armies have pledged to expand their strategic partnership to address growing security challenges and to enhance the professional capabilities of soldiers across Africa. The commitment came during a meeting between the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, and his South African counterpart, Lieutenant …

South Africa Deploys Troops to Combat Crime Africa-Press. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 2,200 members of the National Defence Force to help combat crime. Ramaphosa said the deployment aims to prevent and fight crime, as well as support and maintain security and public order by targeting illegal mining operations and criminal …

Congo Presidential Vote Expected to Keep Sassou in Power Africa-Press. The Republic of Congo is heading to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to keep veteran ruler Denis Sassou Nguesso in power, amid voter apathy among his challengers and what human rights groups describe as a climate of repression. Sassou, 82, has ruled the oil-producing Central …

Eswatini Receives New Deportees from the United States Africa-Press. The government of Eswatini announced that it has received four additional deportees from third countries arriving from the United States, bringing the total number to at least 19 as the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown. Two of the new deportees are from Somalia, one from Sudan, and one from Tanzania. …