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Inside Uganda’s Billionaire Class in 2026

Uganda’s billionaire class in 2026 represents a concentrated tier of private capital that now exceeds 10 billion dollars in estimated combined wealth. In a 65 billion dollar economy, that level of aggregation

February 28, 2026

Business

M23 Rebel Spokesperson Killed in Congo Army Drone Strike

The military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, Willy Ngoma, was killed in an army drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. Two senior rebel officials, a regional diplomat

February 25, 2026

Politics

Ivory Coast Unsold Cocoa Stocks Could Hit 200,000 Tons

Ivory Coast will have accumulated about 200,000 metric tons of unsold cocoa by end-March when its main crop concludes unless the government cuts state-regulated farmer prices. Industry experts and global trading executives

February 25, 2026

Economy

South African Men Lured to Fight for Russia Set to Return Home

South Africa’s government said on Tuesday that 11 of a group of 17 South African men lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine were set to return home soon. An initial four

February 25, 2026

Politics

Future4Binti Initiative Fights FGM East Africa

The Future4Binti Initiative represents a critical regional effort to protect girls from female genital mutilation and child marriage across East Africa. Launched by the Dutch government and implemented by Amref Health Africa

February 24, 2026

Investment·News

600 Kenyans Stranded in Cambodia Seek Court Order for Repatriation

A humanitarian crisis has emerged in Southeast Asia. More than 600 Kenyans stranded in Cambodia are now seeking court orders. They want to compel the Kenyan government to help them return home.

February 24, 2026

News

Ruto Seeking to Deepen Trade Ties With European Union

Kenya is actively working to solidify its position as a primary trade partner for Europe on the African continent. Recently, President William Ruto announced that Kenya is looking to deepen trade ties

February 24, 2026

Business·Economy

Mugabe’s Son Faces Court in South Africa on Attempted Murder Charge

The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former leader Robert Mugabe appeared in a South African court on Monday facing an attempted murder charge. Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe stands accused after a gardener was shot

February 23, 2026

News

Uganda Seeks Railway Link to Tanzania for New Export Route

Uganda intends to connect its new railway line to a network under construction in neighboring Tanzania, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters. This strategic move would open a significant new

February 23, 2026

Economy

Chad Closes Sudan Border After Clashes Kill Five Soldiers

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan following deadly weekend clashes linked to Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The violence killed five Chadian soldiers and three civilians, according to two sources who

February 23, 2026

Politics

Inside Uganda’s Billionaire Class in 2026

M23 Rebel Spokesperson Killed in Congo Army Drone Strike

Ivory Coast Unsold Cocoa Stocks Could Hit 200,000 Tons

South African Men Lured to Fight for Russia Set to Return Home

Future4Binti Initiative Fights FGM East Africa

600 Kenyans Stranded in Cambodia Seek Court Order for Repatriation

Ruto Seeking to Deepen Trade Ties With European Union

Mugabe’s Son Faces Court in South Africa on Attempted Murder Charge

Uganda Seeks Railway Link to Tanzania for New Export Route

Chad Closes Sudan Border After Clashes Kill Five Soldiers

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