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Politics - 19 April 2026
Uganda Launches National Internet Exchange to Cut Costs and Boost Connectivity
Kampala April 19, 2026 - Uganda has unveiled a national internet exchange platform aimed at reducing bandwidth costs, improving connection speeds, and strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure by keeping local…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Togo Calls for Revision of World Maps to Reflect Africa’s True Size
April 15, 2026; Togo has formally called on the United Nations to promote the use of world maps that more accurately reflect the true size of Africa, challenging the continued dominance of the Mercator projection in…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Study in Uganda Documents Rare Intergroup Violence Among Chimpanzees in Kibale National
Uganda April 10, 2026 - Primatologists studying long-term chimpanzee behavior in Kibale National Park have reported a rare and prolonged episode of lethal conflict between two chimpanzee communities that had previously…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Zimbabwe Opposition Raises Alarm Over Constitutional Amendments Seen as Extending
Harare, 8 April 2026 - Zimbabwe’s political opposition has expressed concern over proposed constitutional amendments that could significantly reshape the country’s electoral system and extend the tenure of President…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Rubavu Mayor Says FDLR Deceived Residents Into Selling Land
April 17, 2026 - Authorities in Rubavu District say some residents were misled into selling their property by members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), who allegedly convinced them that they…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Rwanda-DRC Tensions Rise After Minister Accuses Congolese Spokesperson of Hate Speech
Kigali, April 9, 2026 - Rwanda’s Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, has accused the Congolese government spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya, of promoting hate speech targeting Tutsi…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Burundi Confirms Death of Communications Minister Gabby Bugaga in Road Accident
The announcement was made by government spokesperson Jérôme Niyonzima, who dismissed speculation surrounding the circumstances of the incident and described the death as an accident.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
President Kagame Promotes Over 5,700 Police Officers
Kigali, Rwanda April 9, 2026 - Rwandan President Paul Kagame has approved the promotion of 5,741 officers within the Rwanda National Police, in a sweeping move affecting multiple ranks across the institution.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
IGP Byakagaba Transfers 433 Police Officers in Major Nationwide Reshuffle
Kampala April 17, 2026 - The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has announced a major reshuffle involving 433 officers across the Uganda Police Force, with immediate effect.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Rwandan Envoy Presents Credentials to Tunisia, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The ceremony, held on April 15, 2026, represents a further step in strengthening diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Tunisia.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 17 April 2026
DRC National Assembly Advances Ratification of Strategic US Partnership and Rwanda Peace
Kinshasa, April 14, 2026 - The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo has declared admissible two key bills concerning the ratification of a strategic partnership with the United States and a peace…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 16 April 2026
Museveni Approves Financial Package for Newly Elected MPs Amid Anti-Corruption Warning
Uganda April 16, 2026 - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has approved a financial package of 100 million Ugandan shillings for each newly elected Member of Parliament, during a retreat for ruling party legislators in…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read