Uganda
In Uganda, sepsis is emerging as a significant threat to the lives of newborns, highlighting the need for urgent attention and improved healthcare measures to combat this potentially deadly condition.
In Uganda, sepsis is emerging as a significant threat to the lives of newborns, highlighting the need for urgent attention and improved healthcare measures to combat this potentially deadly condition.
Kenya is prioritizing economic growth through green energy and digital transformation. The country is a leader in renewable energy, with over 70% of its electricity coming from geothermal, wind, and solar sources. Innovations like M-Pesa and M-KOPA Solar are improving financial services and expanding access to solar energy. Despite challenges, Kenya is committed to leading Africa in both renewable energy and the digital economy.
Violence in Mali has escalated, with attacks by armed groups spreading to regions once considered safe. The Malian military, despite bolstering efforts with Russian paramilitary support, is struggling due to understaffing and limited territorial control. Recent attacks, including the abduction of Indian nationals, have raised concerns for the safety of foreigners. The military government, led by Assimi Goita, has strengthened its hold on power by dissolving political parties and extending Goita’s term without elections. Russian involvement, including the withdrawal of Wagner mercenaries, has not successfully contained the armed groups’ threat. The ongoing violence leaves civilians caught in the crossfire, with no immediate resolution in sight.
UPDF soldier fatally shoots armed robber in Kitintale after daylight heist at mobile money shop.
South Africa is setting the pace for Africa’s renewable energy revolution, with significant investments being made into solar power and wind energy projects across the country. The country is working towards a goal of generating 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, an ambitious target to combat both energy shortages and environmental challenges. At the recent African Energy Summit in Cape Town, government officials, investors, and energy experts discussed the growing role of solar energy in meeting Africa's increasing electricity demand, which has been a major challenge for many nations across the continent.
President Donald Trump has commenced a three-day summit in Washington, D.C., with the heads of five African nations. The summit is seen by the White House as a major commercial opportunity. The leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal are attending the event, all of which have relatively small populations and economies. The summit’s focus will likely center on Trump’s “trade, not aid” policy, with these nations seeking to negotiate down the 10% tariffs on their exports to the U.S. During a televised lunch, the African leaders expressed their admiration for Trump while also encouraging stronger economic partnerships with the U.S.