The House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia today approved the Digital Transactions Bill, with 137 Members of Parliament voting in favour during a plenary session. The Bill was developed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Technology in collaboration with relevant institutions. It seeks to establish a legal framework governing digital […]
On October 19, 2026, in Lusaka, Republic of Zambia, on the sidelines of the 20th Ordinary Meeting of the Interministerial Committee of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), His Excellence Ambassador Édouard Bizimana, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, met with representatives of the Burundian diaspora residing in Zambia. […]
Parliament has called for the disbandment of the current leadership of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) following findings of alleged misconduct, mismanagement and a breakdown in relations that has paralysed the institution. The recommendation was contained in reports of the Committees on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and that of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State […]
The Ministry of Water and Environment needs over 1,500 environmental rangers to protect the country’s wetlands, riverbanks, lakeshores and central forest reserves. This revelation was made by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Alfred Okidi while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Patrick Oshabe. […]
LSEG, in collaboration with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, today announced the results of the 2026 edition of the Islamic Finance Development Report at the Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum (KLIFF) in Malaysia. Key findings of the […]
As part of her newly launched virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform, “Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact,” Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/), shared her insightful article titled “The Power of Small Decisions: How Tiny Choices Shape Leadership and Success.” Through the article, she shares valuable lessons on how seemingly small […]
On 13 October 2026, H.E Ambassador Jestas Abuok Nyamanga, was privileged to host a consultative meeting with Ambassador of Uganda in Brussels Her Excellency Mirjam Blaak Sow, and Ambassador of Kenya in Brussels His Excellency Joash Arthur Maangi. The three ambassadors used the avenue to explore strategies for advancing their shared interests through strengthened collaboration […]
Maritime security remains central to regional stability, international trade and the protection of vital sea lines of communication across the Western Indian Ocean. Persistent threats, including piracy, armed robbery at sea and transnational maritime crime, continue to demand coordinated action among regional and international maritime security partners. In support of these efforts, Kenya Navy Ship […]
Lesotho and Germany are exploring opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation and attract investment following a business roundtable held in Berlin ahead of the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara, called for stronger business partnerships to create jobs and support economic growth. She highlighted investment opportunities in renewable energy, water management, […]
Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) (Canon-CNA.com) is celebrating the addition of three outstanding creative talents with strong connections to Africa – Hamoudi Laggoune, Hans Ngoteya and Nora Awolowo – to the Canon EMEA Ambassador Programme, further strengthening the continent’s representation within Canon’s international community of leading photographers, filmmakers and visual storytellers. Their appointment forms part […]
