Uganda
Museveni faces looming refugee crisis as foreign aid diminishes

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala

The World Bank has been working to resume its funding to Uganda for several months. Its programmes there are, however, subject to awareness-raising on discrimination against sexual minorities. In 2023 the Bretton Woods institution suspended its financial support following the passing of an anti-homosexuality law.

Eritrea, Uganda
Kampala quietly blocks arrival of Eritrean asylum seekers

The Ugandan government wants to step up its fight against human trafficking and money laundering networks set up by Eritrean émigrés.

The New Guard
South Africa, Kenya, South Sudan

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

South AfricaSolly Malatsi, opponent turned minister for digital technology

KenyaErica Njuguna, a connected climate activist

South SudanDaniel Anyang offers support to people with disabilities affected by flooding

DRC
Tension mounts between Kinshasa and Wazalendo and VDP militia in eastern DRC

The former insurgents now fighting under the Wazalendo or VDP banner against the M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo are increasingly frustrated with the military authorities.