Uganda's 80-year-old President Yoweri Museveni is seeking re-election for a 7th term in 2026. He has ruled Uganda since 1986. His son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba is Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces. His wife, Janet Museveni is the Minister of Education.

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Rwanda and DR Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington, USA to end a 30-year conflict. The peace deal was brokered by US President Donald Trump.

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Global Icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie brings her worldwide #DreamCount book tour to Nigeria, starting with Lagos. This is her first novel in 12 years since the multiple award-winning “Americanah”.

Nigeria have won both the Men's and Women's inaugural African Flag Championships. Both teams have qualified for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships. The sport will make its debut at the Olympics in 2028.

Cape Verde has launched the new €30 million Mindelo Cruise Terminal. It includes a 400-meter jetty that can handle two big ships at once, a centre for guests and a transport hub.

Ghanaian Shoe Designer shows off the beautiful shoes he made.

Ghana has signed a $1 billion deal with UAE to establish Africa’s largest AI and tech hub in Ningo-Prampram.

Botswana has been ranked as Africa's best safari destination by Safari Bookings.