Summary: CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe will visit Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda this week to oversee preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). His tour begins on 19 December in Dar es Salaam and concludes on 20 December in Kampala. Dr. Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of …

Summary: Ugandan opposition leaders have condemned the military trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale, accusing President Museveni of using military courts to suppress dissent. They demand their release and transfer to civilian courts, highlighting the erosion of human rights and rule of law. International attention has also grown, …

Summary: The Congolese army lost control of Matembe in eastern DRC on Monday after clashes with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. This comes a day after a peace summit between the leaders of DRC and Rwanda was cancelled due to stalled negotiations, particularly over Rwanda’s demand for direct talks between the DRC …

Summary: The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has transferred 60,247 tablets to the Ministry of ICT for use in various government programs. The tablets will support the Electoral Commission, local governments, and the Parish Development Model (PDM), enhancing data collection and operational efficiency. This move aims to reduce costs and …

Summary: AI is rapidly transforming the financial sector in East Africa, particularly in improving cross-border payments by enhancing fraud detection, customer service, and transaction speed. However, high transaction costs remain a significant challenge, with some payments incurring fees up to 50%. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, and …

Summary: Peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to resolve the conflict in eastern DRC were abruptly cancelled. Peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, have been abruptly cancelled, according to …

Summary: Nigeria’s Yellow Greens will face unbeaten Uganda in the ILT20 Cup final after a strong comeback, securing historic milestones and victories against Botswana and Rwanda. Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, aim to close 2024 on a high as they face Uganda in the ILT20 Cup final …