AFRICA

OPINION | Sunil Gupta | Rapid advances in digital technology are opening up new opportunities for economic growth and development in Africa. They enable new forms of enterprise to flourish despite historic gaps in economic infrastructure. This is as Africa continues to harness rapid technological advancements, which are unfolding at an unprecedented pace. …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday pledged to promote peace among communities along the country’s borders with Uganda and South Sudan through cultural activities. Ruto said the country will host annual cultural activities that bring together the Turkana of Kenya, Toposa of South Sudan, and …

Kinshasa, DRC | ALL AFRICA.COM | President Félix Tshisekedi announced that a commission would draft the DR Congo’s new Constitution next year, reports RFI, as the current one is “not good” and “written in a foreign country”. Tshisekedi was addressing the nation from Kisangani in the Tshopo Province, where he also …

SPECIAL REPORT |  Melody Chironda – ALL AFRICA | Gauteng is grappling with a serious water crisis, with Rand Water warning that the province’s water reserves could soon be depleted, reports SABC News. The No Drop report reveals that 33% of the water losses are due to widespread leaks, illegal connections, and uncontrolled …

  Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The 7th edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference, held at Makerere University, cemented its reputation as a leading platform for critical discourse on international relations, global economics, and social issues specific to the African continent. This year’s theme, “The African Dimensions in International …

Kampala, Uganda |  Xinhua |  Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on the international community to increase logistical support for the East African country to address the escalating refugee crisis. Museveni made the call on Wednesday during a meeting with visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi …

NAIROBI, Uganda | Xinhua | More than 6.5 million children have been vaccinated in a synchronized polio campaign between Kenya and Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. The UN health agency said the cross-border polio campaign began with a coordinated launch in Bungoma District of western Kenya …

  COMMENT | Patricia Kishemeire |  The XVI BRICS October Kazan Declaration, underscores the emergence of new global power centers and a multipolar world order, offering significant opportunities for Uganda and Africa to reshape their global engagement. This shift represents a chance for African nations to reduce their dependence on traditional Western …

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday confirmed that at least nine African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino made the remarks when the 46th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary …

SPECIAL REPORT | Melody Chironda – ALL AFRICA |  Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent’s booming film industry. “I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider – it’s going to happen,” he told BBC. “I think …