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Major challenger and president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has formally addressed the European Parliament following Uganda’s 2026 general elections, describing the electoral process as a “military operation.” He urged the European Union to impose targeted sanctions on key government officials. Speaking remotely, Wine framed his remarks as both a briefing on post-election developments and an appeal for decisive international action. Framing the EU-Uganda Relationship Kyagulanyi began by thanking the European Parliament for what he described as sustained attention to Uganda’s political trajectory and its recent resolution on the country. He underscored…

The First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Jibrin Barau, has cautioned member states against fragmentation and isolation in the pursuit of shared regional objectives, such as the implementation of the AfCFTA. He was speaking during the proceedings of the First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament on Monday in Abuja. Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Hon. Barau, who is also Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, reiterated that deeper integration is critical for West Africa to compete in an increasingly competitive global economy. He cautioned that fragmentation and isolation could potentially marginalize…

A fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday, prompting the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN), to implement emergency protocols and temporarily suspend airport operations Authorities confirmed that six individuals were injured in the incident and are currently receiving medical care, with all reported to be in stable condition. One of the victims was moved to the FAAN Headquarters Hospital for additional assessment. According to FAAN, firefighters acted swiftly to control the blaze and structured evacuation measures allowed passengers and staff to exit the affected sections safely. The Control Tower was temporarily shut down…

Ethiopia has ruled out an immediate opening of its aviation market to foreign private airlines, citing the need to build a more resilient domestic aviation sector. The Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, Yohannes Abera, disclosed this on Monday, stating that the broader aviation ecosystem, as well as legal and financing frameworks, must be strengthened before any market opening is considered. He noted that the domestic aviation sector currently lacks the institutional and operational capacity to compete independently with foreign carriers. Abera added that private domestic aviation companies face several structural challenges, including regulatory constraints and operational bottlenecks,…

Zambia and Mozambique have unveiled a cross-border fibre-optic project aimed at accelerating digital integration and boosting regional trade. The project is expected to strengthen connectivity between the two countries by linking their national networks. Jointly unveiled by Zambia’s Science and Technology Minister, Felix Mutati, and Mozambique’s Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Américo Muchanga, the Chanida-Cassacatiza Cross-Border Fibre-Optic Interconnector, extends Zambia’s national fibre backbone to Mozambique’s high-capacity submarine cable network. Minister Mutati revealed that the launch of the project means Zambia is now connected to eight neighbouring countries through fibre infrastructure. “I may just boast that we have become the…

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has removed its tax office container following mounting public criticism over what many described as double standards in the enforcement of street vendor evictions in Kampala’s Central Business District (CBD). The container, which had occupied the busy Kikuubo pedestrian walkway for months, became a flashpoint after the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) began enforcing its directive to clear traders from streets, walkways, and other non-gazetted trading spaces. As KCCA intensified operations in line with a February 5 ultimatum that took effect on February 19, members of the public questioned why a government agency structure remained…

The ECOWAS Parliament is advocating stronger positioning of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to deepen regional integration and boost economic growth among member states. This was a key highlight at the official opening of its First Extraordinary Session held in Abuja, Nigeria. The session is being convened under the theme: “Deepening Regional Integration Through the African Continental Free Trade Area: Opportunities and Challenges.” The operationalisation of the AfCFTA was presented as a historic opportunity to reposition the region within the global trading system, while serving as a renewed platform to consolidate decades of regional cooperation and strengthen intra-community…

Mali is adopting a new strategic approach to strengthen its fight against illicit drug trafficking nationwide with the inauguration of five new commissions. The commissions were established under the Interministerial Mission for the Coordination of the Fight Against Drugs (MILD), reinforcing the Sahelian nation’s efforts to address the growing scourge of drug trafficking and abuse. The restructuring aims to enhance coordination and ensure the mission can effectively carry out its mandate. The inauguration ceremony was chaired by the Secretary General of the Ministry, Oumar Sogoba, alongside the Chief of Staff, Seydou M. Doumbia; the Permanent Secretary of MILD, Colonel Ismaël…

The Commissioner General of Prisons has announced the death of three people following a shooting incident at Kiboga Prison on Monday, February 23, 2026. According to a press release issued after the incident, the deceased have been identified as Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine, who was serving as Deputy Officer in Charge, Principal Officer I Akishuri Bright, described as third in command, and Ms Ayebare Sarah, spouse of the Officer in Charge. The incident occurred at about 6:30am on Monday when a prison warder, Anguyo Moses, allegedly opened fire on his supervisors, fatally shooting them. Following the incident, the…

The government of Sudan has strongly condemned Uganda following a meeting between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, describing the engagement as a move that undermines regional stability during Sudan’s ongoing war. In a statement released Sunday, Sudan’s Foreign Ministry said Uganda’s reception of Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), amounted to a disregard for alleged atrocities committed during the conflict. The meeting took place at the presidential palace in Entebbe. Khartoum argued that hosting the RSF leader contradicted principles of good neighbourly relations at a time when civilians continue to suffer from escalating…