AFRICA
Uganda’s closure of its border with DR Congo after Ebola cases crossed into the country is a health-security decision with consequences for trade, movement and public trust.
AFRICA
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed a sovereignty law aimed at curbing foreign influence, after parliament scaled back earlier provisions.
AUTOMOTIVE
Spiro, Africa’s leading e-mobility startup, secures $100 million in the continent’s largest EV funding round to expand battery-swapping and electric motorbike networks across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.
SPORTS
The world of athletics is mourning the loss of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically passed away after a harrowing act of domestic violence. The 33-year-old marathon runner, who recently competed in the Paris Olympics, succumbed to injuries after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, in a horrific attack that has shocked both the athletic community and the public.
AFRICA
In a thrilling finale at the Stade de France, Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda set a new Olympic record in the men’s 10,000m, claiming gold with a remarkable time of 26:43.14 at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Cheptegei’s record-breaking performance solidified his status as one of the world’s premier long-distance runners. The race saw a competitive lead […]