Where Humanity Meets the Headlines
Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to hold "time-bound" talks on the historical harms of the transatlantic slave trade, but no timetable is set.
Nigeria's political godfathers, unelected kingmakers, wield immense influence behind the scenes, shaping elections and governance. As polls near, their power is under scrutiny.
Nobat Events says his arrest was politically motivated and linked to his PLU role, and he now seeks a meeting with Prime Minister Nabbanja.
Uganda's Public Accounts Committee has resolved to summon former directors of Mbale and Kabale hospitals to answer audit queries from their tenures.
Ethiopia and Sudan expel each other's diplomats after Khartoum accused Addis Ababa of backing RSF rebels, deepening a bitter regional row.
A police investigator in Kizza Besigye's treason trial told the High Court that visiting alleged meeting sites was unnecessary because video evidence already existed.
President Museveni hosted Tanzania's Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi at State House, Entebbe, for talks on bilateral ties and joint development projects.
The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran's negotiator says the ball is in America's court to prevent war.
Iran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks within two days if the US meets its demands, amid fresh warnings from both sides.
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, defeating Ken Paxton, marking the first Democratic statewide win in Texas since 1994. Gina Hinojosa also unseats Governor Greg Abbott.
Uganda's planned troop withdrawal from Somalia triggers mixed reactions as citizens weigh hopes for a stronger national army against fears of Al-Shabaab exploitation.
Beijing says it is in contact with Washington and Moscow about a possible China-Russia-US leaders' meeting on the sidelines of APEC in Shenzhen this month.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says slavery reparations are not feasible, but hints Britain may issue a formal apology at next year's G20 summit.
Democrats are projected to win control of both the House and Senate in a midterm landslide, with historic wins in Texas and other Republican strongholds.
South Africans vote in local polls seen as a test of the ANC's grip on power amid frustration over unemployment and failing services.
Teso MPs call for calm after Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu's arrest in Soroti, appealing to President Museveni and Gen. Muhoozi for a peaceful resolution.
Uganda's government promises to end the shortage of official stamps for LC chairpersons by November, addressing MPs' concerns over disrupted village services.
President Trump announces the end of a 10-year security assistance accord with Israel, cutting $3.8 billion in annual aid and stating that Israel no longer needs it.
Uganda's Parliament raises concerns over limited returns from billions invested in science and innovation, citing stalled projects and commercialization failures.
ICT Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba has given Finance Minister Henry Musasizi 30 days to address UBOS chief Chris Mukiza's public opposition to the National Data Strategy.
ICT Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba has given Finance Minister Henry Musasizi 30 days to address UBOS chief Chris Mukiza's public opposition to the new National Data Strategy.
Democrats win control of Congress in a stunning midterm rebuke of Trump, flipping key seats and setting the stage for investigations and legislative gridlock.
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, becoming the first Democrat to win statewide office since 1994, in a major blow to Republicans.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor race, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in US history. She defeated Republican Rick Jackson.
Uganda's Parliament has given the Energy Ministry two days to provide a detailed breakdown of beneficiaries of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project, citing accountability concerns.
Uganda's Parliament seeks legal clarity on URA's retrospective tax demands, as businesses face frozen accounts over excise duty payments dating back to July.
South Sudan's first-ever elections in December are overshadowed by a massive police recruitment drive, raising fears of a clampdown and doubts about the vote's credibility.
Young Americans face economic anxiety and political doubts ahead of midterms, with many struggling to build careers and divided on how to vote.
Leaders in Uganda's Teso sub-region have asked President Museveni to intervene after the arrest of retired Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu over subversion allegations.