Yearly Archives: 2026

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has shocked regional and international observers by publicly aligning himself with Israel amid the escalating Middle East conflict, suggesting that Uganda could take military action against Iran if threats to Israel persist. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of the president,…

Zambia is on track to produce more than 1 million tonnes of copper in 2026, a record milestone driven by expanded output from its largest Canadian-owned operations, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has said. Zambia is projected to produce over 1 million tonnes of copper in 2026, surpassing its previous record. The country’s copper output…

South Africa’s exclusion from the upcoming G7 summit in Evian, France, marks the latest escalation in a deepening diplomatic rift with the United States, revealing how geopolitical tensions are beginning to reshape Pretoria’s global engagement. South Africa has been excluded from the upcoming G7 summit in France after the U.S. pressured France to withdraw the…

From April 2026, Africans, and citizens of other nations seeking to live, work, or study in the UK will encounter higher visa charges, following government announcements that have sparked debate over the financial impact on migrants. The UK will raise visa fees for travellers, workers, and students from 8 April 2026. The government justifies the…

Uganda, in its last fiscal year, experienced a significant spike in its merchandise products sold, compared to the financial year prior. Uganda experienced a 72% increase in merchandise export revenue, rising from $844.60 million in January 2025 to $1,453.53 million in January 2026. The merchandise trade surplus in January 2026 was USD 147.26 million, mainly…

Namibia has denied Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, the right to operate in the country, citing ownership and regulatory compliance concerns, the nation’s telecommunications regulator announced on Wednesday. Namibia has denied Starlink the license to operate in the country due to ownership and regulatory compliance concerns. The regulator, CRAN, stated Starlink only met three…

Italy is seeking to increase gas imports from Algeria after both countries agreed to deepen energy cooperation, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said during a visit to Algiers. Italy aims to increase gas imports from Algeria following new energy cooperation agreements. Prime Minister Meloni met with President Tebboune amid LNG supply disruptions from Qatar. The cooperation…

Visa applicants in South Africa with pending waivers and appeals may be forced to leave the country by the end of March 2026 as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is set to let a critical visa concession expire. South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will let a critical visa concession for pending waivers…

Ghana and Colombia have agreed to establish a direct maritime shipping link between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, as both countries seek to expand trade between Africa and Latin America and reduce reliance on traditional transatlantic routes. Ghana and Colombia have agreed to a direct shipping link between Tema and Cartagena.…