Ethiopia Appoints New President Following Rift with Prime Minister.

Ethiopia’s parliament has officially approved the appointment of Taye Astike Selassie as the new president, replacing the country’s first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde. This change comes amid reports of a falling out between Sahle-Work and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Taye, who served as foreign minister since February, assumes a largely ceremonial role, as…

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Rwanda Begins Vaccine Trials Against Marburg Virus Amid Rising Cases.

Rwanda has announced the commencement of vaccine trials for the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed at least 12 lives in the country, predominantly among health workers. The Marburg virus, known for its high fatality rate, has affected 46 individuals in Rwanda, marking the first instance of the virus being detected in the nation. The…

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Russian Opposition Activist Killed Fighting for Ukraine.

Ildar Dadin, a prominent Russian opposition activist, has been confirmed dead while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. His death was announced by the Civic Council, the group that recruited him. A spokeswoman for the organization stated, “He was, and he remains a hero.” Dadin, a member of the Freedom of Russia Legion, was killed when his…

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First Uganda – Czech Business Forum Opens in Prague.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin First Uganda – Czech Business Forum has opened in Prague, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. Ambassador Danny Mayanja Ssozi says; “Uganda offers in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, ICT, and tourism. The time for Czech investors to explore these opportunities is now.” “With almost…

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Tanzania Bans Leading Newspapers for Online Criticism of President.

In a significant move, Tanzanian authorities have suspended the online editions of three major newspapers. The Citizen, Mwananchi, and Mwanaspoti—after they published an animated clip deemed critical of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The media regulator has imposed a 30-day ban on their websites, social media, and YouTube platforms. The controversial animation, which garnered widespread attention…

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Court Orders Airlifting of Bunyoro King for Specialized Treatment.

Hoima High Court has issued an order for the airlifting of Bunyoro King Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I for specialized medical treatment. The ruling comes in response to an application that was originally filed ten years ago by Prince Apollo Kisoro, the former Bunyoro tourism minister and assistant to the monarch. The court, presided over by…

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