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Politics - 4 April 2026
Migrant boat tragedy off Djibouti leaves at least 9 dead and 45 missing
Obock, Djibouti, March 26, 2026 - A boat carrying more than 300 Ethiopian migrants has capsized off the coast of Obock, resulting in a deadly maritime disaster.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 4 April 2026
Search and rescue continues after migrant shipwreck off Djibouti coast
Obock, Djibouti, March 26, 2026 - Search and rescue operations are ongoing following a migrant boat disaster that occurred on March 24 in waters off the coast of Obock.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 4 April 2026
Djibouti President Guelleh launches re-election campaign with rally in Dikhil
Dikhil, Djibouti, March 28, 2026 - President Ismail Omar Guelleh has officially launched his campaign for a sixth term in office, kicking off with a major rally in the city of Dikhil.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 April 2026
Bobi Wine says he will return to Uganda under safety guarantees
Washington, D.C., United States, March 25, 2026 - Ugandan opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has said he is willing to return to Uganda if his safety is guaranteed and he is not subjected to…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 April 2026
Djibouti interior minister confirms readiness for April 10 presidential election
Djibouti City, Djibouti, April 2, 2026 - Interior Minister Said Nouh Hassan has confirmed that preparations for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for April 10 have been completed on time.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 April 2026
DRC government plans Kakobola 2 hydropower project to expand electricity supply in Kwilu
Kikwit March 28, 2026 - The Congolese government is considering the construction of a second hydroelectric facility, Kakobola 2, following the commissioning of the Kakobola Dam in Kikwit.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 April 2026
Rwanda’s Amavubi win FIFA Series 2026, players signal rising ambitions
Kigali, Rwanda, March 31, 2026 - Rwanda’s national football team, Rwanda national football team, has won the FIFA Series 2026 Group A title after a 2-0 victory over Estonia in the final held at Amahoro Stadium.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 3 April 2026
Rwanda delivers presidential message to Congo-Brazzaville leader Sassou N’Guesso
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, March 26, 2026 - Rwanda’s Minister of Internal Security Vincent Biruta has been received by President Denis Sassou Nguesso, to whom he delivered a message from President Paul Kagame…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 3 April 2026
CENCO warns constitutional revision is possible but risky amid DRC’s security crisis
Kinshasa March 26, 2026 - The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has stated that while revising the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo is legally possible, it would be risky under the country’s…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 2 April 2026
Tshisekedi calls for cooperation between provincial institutions amid recurring
Bandundu March 25, 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi has urged stronger cooperation and accountability between provincial governments and provincial assemblies in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning against…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Targets Data-Driven Governance by 2030, Says Minister Ingabire
Kigali, 15 March 2026 - Rwanda is aiming to become a fully data-driven government by 2030, with technology and innovation at the core of decision-making across all sectors, Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire has said.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Modeste Bahati Lukwebo Resigns as Second Vice-President of the Senate
Kinshasa, March 18, 2026 - Modeste Bahati Lukwebo officially resigned from his position as Second Vice-President of the Senate on Wednesday, March 18, the day after a petition for his removal was filed by Senator Dany…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read