Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — At the 39th African Union Summit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a forceful call for climate justice and global institutional reform on February 14 at the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, underscoring Africa’s outsized suffering from climate change despite its tiny share of global emissions. Speaking to heads…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — African leaders have chosen Burundi’s president to lead the African Union (AU) for 2026, but not without a few light-hearted moments and diplomatic conversations at the high-level summit. At the 39th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14, H.E. Évariste…
Kitgum — Thousands of Ugandans gathered to mark the 49th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a symbol of courage and faith in the face of tyranny. The event, held at Luwum’s burial site in Kitgum District, drew pilgrims from across the country, including foot pilgrimages from Kampala and other regions. The commemoration…
Kampala, Uganda — Police in Nsangi Division have arrested 32 suspects during an overnight disruptive operation aimed at curbing rising criminal activity in areas surrounding Kyengera. According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the operation was conducted in Kyengera Central, Nabaziza, Masanda, and Kinawa following reports of youths…
Beijing — China has announced it will eliminate tariffs on almost all products imported from 53 African countries, a major trade policy shift aimed at boosting African exports and deepening economic cooperation between Beijing and the continent. The zero-tariff policy will take effect on May 1, 2026, and will apply to all African countries that…