MP Omara emphasises EAC’s four pillars to fast-track regional integration
Odrek Rwabwogo, the PACEID boss, said East Africa’s promise will not be unlocked by speeches alone.
Category: Africa
African communities demand land justice as mining expands across the continent
Tricia Abwooli, a lawyer working for GreenFaith Africa in Uganda, raised several urgent concerns, including forced displacement of families without meaningful consultation.
Brig. Gen. Kayanja to troops in Somalia: “A good name is better than expensive perfume”
Relatedly, the deputy contingent commander, Colonel Jude Rukubya, emphasised teamwork, unity, and mutual respect as essential to achieving the mission’s objectives.
Serve with the spirit of Pan-Africanism, Ugandan troops in Somalia told
For years, Ugandan troops have been safeguarding Somalia against terrorist attacks, starting the duty under AMISOM.
For climate finance to reach the ground in Africa, national and local gov’ts must work together
High-level dialogue showcases lessons from Kenya, Ghana and South Africa on strengthening enabling frameworks, improving coordination and scaling investment for local climate action.
NDC Uganda concludes strategic study tour of Algeria and Nigeria
Brig Gen Alex Olupot said the study tour was designed to move participants beyond classroom-based learning and expose them to real-world security environments.
Eco-feminist circle reimagines climate justice through healing, storytelling and leadership
Nearly 600 million people – almost half of Africa’s population – still do not have reliable access to electricity.
IGAD calls for immediate de-escalation as violence rocks Mogadishu
Somali authorities have instead blamed the unrest on armed groups allegedly linked to opposition movements,
Africa doesn’t need to be translated. It needs to be heard
Every year on 25 May, the continent asks one pointed question: are we moving closer to the Africa we envisioned: self-determined, sovereign in its own story?
Battle Group 47 takes over Somalia mission
The Uganda Contingent Commander, Brig Gen Jackson Kayanja, applauded Battle Group 43 for its discipline and outstanding performance in degrading Al-Shabaab activities in the Lower Shabelle region.
Civil society groups call for community-centred action following Africa forward summit declaration
The Africa Forward Summit declaration repeatedly referred to building “partnerships of equals” between Africa and France.
EASF advances women’s role in mediation and peacebuilding
Monalisa Kakono, the Course Coordinator and Head of the Civilian Component of the EASF, praised participants for their commitment and active engagement throughout the training.
