African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s main opposition leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has pledged to review the country’s agreements with international oil companies should he win the upcoming presidential election, warning that any deals deemed unfavourable to Ugandans would be revised. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking to Reuters in an interview held […]
KAMPALA, Uganda (Prime Africa) – Uganda’s government said on Monday it was banning live broadcasts of riots, “unlawful processions” and other violent incidents ahead of an election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule. [spacer height=”20px”] The authorities have detained hundreds of opposition supporters ahead of the January 15 election, which will again pit the […]
Ugandan police have detained prominent human rights activist and lawyer Sarah Bireete, escalating concerns over a widening crackdown on dissent and political opposition ahead of the country’s January 15 general election. [spacer height=”20px”] Police confirmed Bireete’s arrest in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday, saying she was in custody and would be […]
GULU, Uganda — Ugandan opposition leader and former pop star Bobi Wine has alleged that he and his supporters were violently attacked by security forces while campaigning in the northern city of Gulu, raising fresh concerns over political violence ahead of the country’s 2026 presidential election. [spacer height=”20px”] In a series of posts shared on […]
Uganda has announced a major policy shift in its refugee management framework, halting the granting of refugee status to nationals from countries not currently experiencing active conflict. The decision comes amid dwindling donor funding and a growing strain on the country’s resources, even as refugee arrivals continue to rise. [spacer height=”20px”] Hilary Onek, the Minister […]
KILIFI, Kenya — Kenya’s tourism sector is poised for a major boost following the government’s decision to streamline the licensing process for new airlines, paving the way for more carriers to operate in the country’s skies and bring in more visitors. [spacer height=”20px”] Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced that several new airlines […]
ACCRA/DAR ES SALAAM/KAMPALA – Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda face the highest risk in Africa of a sharp drop in their foreign-exchange reserves if global gold prices suddenly tumble, Fitch Solutions’ BMI unit has warned. [spacer height=”20px”] The three countries rely heavily on bullion for export revenues, with gold accounting for as much as 45% of […]
Uganda is poised to host nearly two million refugees by the end of 2025, amid growing humanitarian crises in neighbouring countries and a sharp decline in emergency funding, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned. In a sobering statement released on Monday, UNHCR said that an average of 600 people per day have crossed […]
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto is expected to attend the prestigious Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), set to take place this month in Kampala, Uganda. His participation in this high-level summit underscores Kenya’s leadership role on the continent and his commitment to strengthening democratic institutions through interparliamentary collaboration. [spacer height=”20px”] President […]
Mogadishu, Somalia – A Ugandan military helicopter crash-landed at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, sparking panic and black smoke across the facility. The incident, which occurred earlier today, reportedly involved eight people, all of whom were left visibly shaken though no fatalities have been confirmed. [spacer height=”20px”] According to aviation sources who […]
