Saturday, October 31, 2026

Africa

September 25, 2026

Alleged killer of Afrigo Band musician Matovu Moses arrested

The police in Uganda have arrested Nsamba Vincent, the prime suspect wanted in connection with the murder of veteran Ugandan musician Matovu Moses.

September 25, 2026

Nigeria demands veto power, two permanent seats for Africa on UN Security Council

The Nigerian government has reiterated its demand for veto power on the United Nations Security Council and called for Africa to be allocated two permanent seats on the council.

Shettima addressing world leaders at UNGA81
September 24, 2026

Ethiopia, Djibouti presidents commend Dangote’s $660 million pipeline project as game-changer for regional trade, energy security

The Damarjog-Dewele Pipeline Project forms part of Dangote Group’s broader Vision 2030 strategy, under which it plans to invest $50 billion across Africa.

Dr Abiy Ahmed, H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and Aliko Dangote at the Groundbreaking ceremony of the landmark project
September 24, 2026

Human Rights Watch expresses concern over renewed fighting in Ethiopia

The organisation said fighting erupted on Tuesday in Ethiopia’s Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions.

September 24, 2026

Woman arrested as police hunt ex-boyfriend over alleged murder of Ugandan veteran singer

Mr Moses’ final rites and burial are scheduled for Friday in Kyanja.

September 24, 2026

Paradigm Initiative restates commitment to media freedom across Francophone Africa

The original law granted the CNRM broad powers to permanently shut down newspapers or online news sites in the event of an undefined “repeat offence.”

Paradigm Initiative (PIN)
September 24, 2026

African countries sign convention on disarmament, demobilisation of child soldiers

Mr Bourita said the convention stressed how Africa was demonstrating its ability to develop its own standards rather than continuing to import them.

Child soldiers in Africa
September 24, 2026

El Niño Flooding: UN, Somalia warn of worsening hunger, malnutrition

The Somalia Disaster Management Agency said 2.5 to 3.5 million people could be exposed to flooding, with one million likely to be displaced.

Flooding in Somalia
September 24, 2026

Ugandan musician Matovu Moses dies after alleged attack by girlfriend’s ex-lover

Veteran Ugandan musician Matovu Moses, co-founder of the Afrigo Band, has died after he was reportedly attacked while accompanying a girlfriend.

Ugandan musician Matovu Moses
September 24, 2026

Over two million under-five children face acute hunger, malnutrition in Somalia, UN warns

The United Nations has warned that over two million under-five children are facing high levels of hunger and malnutrition in Somalia.

Malnourished Somali kids