Once a ‘democratic beacon’ in West Africa, Senegal makes a homophobic leap into the past Senegal, once considered the “democratic beacon” of West Africa and the first signatory to the International Criminal Court, is now using the state apparatus to legally persecute its own citizens, adopting a rhetoric of identity-based isolationism similar to that of authoritarian regimes. Below, a community …

 Kilifi, Kenya — Fresh concerns have emerged over presidential security management in Kenya after a young man briefly breached security and stormed toward President William Ruto’s podium during a public event in Kilifi County, marking the latest in a series of incidents that have exposed vulnerabilities around high-profile political gatherings. The dramatic moment unfolded during a thanksgiving ceremony for Youth …

Washington, D.C. — Across the United States, flags are being flown at half-staff as the country marks Memorial Day, one of the few national observances that continues to unite Americans across political, regional, and cultural lines through a shared act of remembrance and national reflection. The nationwide tribute, observed annually on Memorial Day, honors members of the United States Armed …

Rakai, Uganda — The renewed call by Kamuswaga Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II for formal recognition of the Kooki cultural institution has once again brought national attention to the complex relationship between traditional leadership, cultural identity, and governance structures in Uganda. Speaking publicly on the matter, the Kamuswaga emphasized what he described as Kooki’s historical autonomy and distinct cultural identity, stating …

Kampala, Uganda — The widening investigations into properties linked to former Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among have intensified political debate across Uganda, raising fresh questions about power, political loyalty, accountability, and the fragile nature of influence within ruling political systems. Security operatives drawn from the Army, Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Internal Security Organisation reportedly extended their searches …

Entebbe– The long wait for National Resistance Movement candidate on the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for 12th Parliament is now over after declaring the results from the Caucus meeting. Endorsed: Hon.Markson Oboth Oboth and Hon. Thomas Tayebwa. “This evening at State House Entebbe, I met the first NRM Caucus of the 12th Parliament and welcomed the endorsement of …

Mubende, Uganda — The reported killing of a woman in Mubende District allegedly following a domestic dispute has once again drawn national attention to the growing concern over gender-based violence and unresolved tensions within households facing economic and emotional pressure. According to police reports, Annet Turyahabwe, 30, a resident of Kazo Village in Kasaana Parish, Kibalinga Sub-county, was allegedly killed …

Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — The reported attack by angry residents on a health facility linked to Ebola treatment efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has once again highlighted the complex intersection between public health emergencies, community trust, insecurity, and misinformation in fragile regions confronting disease outbreaks.   According to local health workers, residents stormed and burned a …

Ituri & North Kivu, DR Congo — As health authorities continue efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, residents in the heavily affected provinces of Ituri and North Kivu say the crisis is being compounded not only by delayed response systems, but also by the rapid spread of misinformation and growing public complacency toward preventive …

Kampala/Addis Ababa — Uganda has intensified its regional tourism and economic diplomacy efforts with the commencement of a high-level Familiarization (FAM) Trip bringing together Ethiopian media influencers, tour operators, travel professionals, and prospective investors in a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Uganda and Ethiopia.   The ten-day expedition, organized by the Embassy of Uganda in Addis Ababa …