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Early provisional results from Uganda's 2026 general elections indicate that incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is maintaining a commanding lead, securing approximately 76% of the votes. Courtesy
Politics

Uganda elections: Early results show Museveni leads with 76% of votes

Friday, January 16, 2026
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International

PHOTOS: RDF engineer contingent arrives in Jamaica

Friday, January 16, 2026
A mother shares a warm moment with her children, reflecting how changing policies, economic realities, and personal choices are shaping smaller, planned families in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How policy, economics and choice are redefining family size in Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye delivers his remarks at the launch of the partnership on Thursday January 15. Courtesy
Agriculture

New partnerships aim to strengthen, clean up seed supply chain

Friday, January 16, 2026
A teacher assists pupils during an English lesson at Groupe Scolaire Camp Kigali. The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), on Thursday, January 15, released updated requirements for schools seeking accreditation or authorization to establish new learning pathways and trades.
Health

10 things to know about new school accreditation guidelines

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has issued a new directive requiring that all approved short codes be activated and integrated across all mobile networks. Courtesy
Technology

RURA directive ends network-based USSD codes confusion

Thursday, January 15, 2026
More than 21 million Ugandans are expected to cast their ballot in the general elections on January 15. Courtesy of UBC
International

Ugandans head to the polls as Museveni faces 7 challengers

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Ongoing construction of radical terraces in Nyabihu District as part of the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

300,000 hectares need restoration in volcanic region

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Rayon Sports team doctor Charles Mugemana with club officials Paul Muvunyi and Thaddée Twagirayezu during a ceremony recognising his more than 30 years of service to the club in March 2025.
Football

Rayon Sports’ fallen doctor Mugemana eulogied as devoted professional

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The port of Kalundu in Uvira, in eastern DR Congo, was hit by airstrikes on Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy
Africa

Uvira port hit in DR Congo drone attack

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Workers sort coffee beans at a drying station in Kirehe District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Can coffee sector sustain its strongest harvest in years?

Thursday, January 15, 2026
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International

Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

Wednesday, January 14, 2026