NEWS ANALYSIS

BEIJING | Xinhua |  When China marks the 80th anniversary of its victory in WWII on Wednesday, the gathering in Tian’anmen Square will not be about swagger, but a moment of reflection on the challenges facing the world today. The occasion is meant to commemorate the immense human cost of …

Why bloc is banking on Uganda to build a health security buffer for the East and Horn of Africa region Kampala, Uganda |  RONALD MUSOKE | On Aug.29, health officials and regional leaders from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) gathered in Kampala to mark a turning point in Africa’s fight …

What does Museveni’s government stand to gain from the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda? NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When U.S. immigration officials recently detained Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an asylum seeker from El Salvador, his fate took a startling turn. Rather than send him back to his homeland …

The two countries are outpacing global heavyweights. Tanzania is propelled with a reformist push under a woman president, while Rwanda is institutionalising gender equality in various sectors. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Rwanda and Tanzania are emerging as Africa’s strongest governance performers, according to a new report. Chandler Good …

More farmers are going digital to cash in their harvest, thanks to new credit plans being rolled out in several countries in Africa to streamline financing for agricultural production.  SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Farmers in Africa are building digital credit profiles from their seeds, soils, and harvests. Beyond …

Women are transforming the economic landscape of an entire region, bringing energy, skills, organisation – and a sense of future – to a haphazard, dangerous trade. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Faith’s hands are calloused, her nails stained with soil and ore. But when she smiles, there’s something golden …

  Nigeria is emerging as the latest focal point in Africa’s fast-growing data infrastructure sector, with MTN and Airtel unveiling landmark projects in Lagos. The surge is part of a broader continental push to build AI-ready capacity, boost digital sovereignty, and attract global investment. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | …

  Why contested redevelopment of Kampala’s critical drainage could lead to a not-smart city COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | On the morning of Monday, Aug. 18, the smartphones of many Ugandans lit up with a novel architectural design of Nakivubo Channel, one of Kampala’s most important rivers. In what …

High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpoints NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The red beret, once a symbol of defiant unity, is now a flashpoint in the National Unity Platform (NUP) as internal feuds threaten to unravel the party’s cohesion ahead of the 2026 elections. The most contentious …

Mobile operators across Africa are ramping up their play for a share of the continent’s fast-growing gaming market, blending technology, affordability, and homegrown tournaments to win over millions of young gamers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mobile operators in Africa are beginning to pay attention to a booming mobile …