Uganda

Tourist Attractions to visit in Uganda in 2025

Discover the 10 must-visit attractions in Uganda for 2025, offering a blend of wildlife, adventure, culture, scenery, and relaxation—rightfully earning its title as the “Pearl of Africa.”

Mali

Former Mali Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga Faces Embezzlement Investigation

Bamako, 28 July 2025 – Former interim Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has been formally accused of misuse of public funds, following a scathing audit by Mali’s Office of the Auditor General (Bureau du Vérificateur Général, or BVG).

Kenya

Forgotten 'Weeds' Make a Culinary Comeback in Kenya

Once dismissed as wild weeds and a "poor man's food", indigenous leafy vegetables in Kenya are now becoming much more common - grown on farms, sold in markets and gracing the menus of restaurants.

Uganda

How Air Conditioners Work and Their Impact on the Environment

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South Africa

"ATM Pushes for Name Change to 'Republic of Azania' and Major Constitutional Reforms in South Africa"

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) and other political parties plan to approach parliament and the Constitutional Review Committee to change South Africa’s name to the Republic of Azania, among other things.

Makerere University Launches “BCom Plus One” Vocational Program to Tackle Youth Unemployment

Makerere University, through its Business School (MUBS), has launched the "BCom Plus One" initiative to combat rising youth unemployment in Uganda. The program requires undergraduate commerce students to complete a vocational course—such as carpentry, branding, electrical installation, or DJing—alongside their academic studies. This approach aims to equip students with practical, income-generating skills, enhancing their employability after graduation. The initiative also includes partnerships with organizations like Love Binti International and reflects Makerere’s continued commitment to vocational education, rooted in its origins as a technical school in 1922.