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Security - 19 April 2026
Uganda Faces Rising Burns Crisis, Experts Urge Creation of National Specialist Hospital
Kampala April 14, 2026 - Medical experts in Uganda are warning of a worsening burns crisis, citing rising numbers of cases and overstretched health facilities, and are calling for the establishment of a dedicated…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Three Killed, One Injured in Night Attack in Adjumani as Police Launch Investigation
Adjumani April 11, 2026 - Police in Adjumani District are investigating a deadly overnight attack that left three people dead and one seriously injured in Ukusijoni Sub-county, as security forces intensify efforts to…
By Amina Kabasele - 5 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
United States Urges DRC to Dismantle FDLR, Warns of Possible Sanctions
The message was reiterated on April 15, 2026, by U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Tammy Bruce, during a United Nations Security Council session focused on peace and stability in the Great Lakes region.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Security Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Kassanda
Kassanda April 12, 2026 - Security agencies in Uganda’s Wamala Region have intensified operations against illegal mining activities in Kassanda District following a directive from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Indian Students Mark Genocide Remembrance with Artistic Tribute
New Delhi, 7 April 2026 - Students from several schools in India have presented artworks depicting the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi, as part of commemorations marking its 32nd anniversary.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Senegalese Prime Minister Criticizes Global Military Interventions at Dakar Conference
April 12, 2026 - The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has sharply criticized recent Western military interventions, stating that they have contributed to global instability rather than peace.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Ndayishimiye Denies Attacks on Rwanda as Cross-Border Security Tensions Persist
Bujumbura April 19, 2026 - Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye has reiterated that no armed attacks have been launched against Rwanda from Burundian territory, rejecting long-standing accusations from Kigali…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 6 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Uganda Links Teenage Pregnancies to Rising Fistula Cases
Kampala April 19, 2026 - Uganda’s Ministry of Health has attributed the continued rise in obstetric fistula cases to high teenage pregnancy rates and delays in accessing emergency obstetric care, warning that most of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
DRC World Cup Qualification Fuels Tshisekedi’s Renewed Push to Reclaim Eastern
Kinshasa, 6 April 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi has expressed renewed optimism about retaking territories held by the AFC/M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, linking his confidence to a wave of national…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
President Ruto Calls for Deep Reform of African Union Governance Structures
Kenya April 11, 2026 - Kenyan President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms within the African Union, warning that the institution is currently hampered by weak and dysfunctional governance structures.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Fighting Intensifies in South Kivu as AFC/M23 Reports Government Offensive
South Kivu, 7 April 2026 - The AFC/M23 has accused forces aligned with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo of launching a series of major attacks across South Kivu province, escalating tensions in the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Fear Grips Kawempe as Wave of Night Attacks Spreads in Corner Zone
Kampala April 19, 2026 - Residents of Nkere Village and Corner Zone in Kazo Angola Parish, Kawempe Division, are living in fear following a surge in violent attacks attributed to suspected local criminal groups, with…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read