Guinea-Bissau Approves New Constitution Expanding Presidential Powers Ahead of December Election
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands the powers of the presidency and introduces major changes…
From KSh1 Million to Below KSh50,000: Kenya’s Cancer Care Faces a Major Cost Test
Kenya recorded 44,726 new cancer cases and 29,317 cancer deaths in 2022, according to the International Agency for Research on…
RSSB Acquires BK General Insurance for RWF 31.7 Billion as BK Group Integrates BK Techouse
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has completed the acquisition of BK Group Plc’s entire shareholding in BK General Insurance…
African Leaders Gather in Lusaka as Hichilema Begins Second Presidential Term
President Hakainde Hichilema is being sworn in for a second five-year term today, September 1, at a ceremony bringing together…
John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO, Opening a New Era After 15 Years of Tim Cook
John Ternus has officially taken over as chief executive officer of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook and beginning a new chapter…
Nigeria’s Economy Accelerates to 4.43% Growth as Oil Output and Reforms Boost Momentum
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from 3.89% in the first quarter, as…
Kenya Aviation Strike Enters Second Day, Disrupting Flights and Stranding Passengers
Kenya’s aviation sector remains severely disrupted as industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) enters its second day,…
Rwanda Accelerates Urban Infrastructure Upgrade With Major Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka Road Expansion
Rwanda has begun a major expansion of the Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka corridor, advancing a broader effort to upgrade Kigali’s transport infrastructure…
Rwanda Orders Retake for 7,188 Learners After Mass Cheating in Primary Leaving Exams
Rwanda’s Ministry of Education has ordered 7,188 learners to retake their 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations after investigations confirmed widespread examination…
Uganda Mourns King Oyo Nyimba, Former World’s Youngest Monarch, Dies at 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the long-serving monarch of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom and once the world’s youngest reigning…
