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The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Gertrude Kazarwa, and Deputy speakers Musa Fazil Harerimana and Beline Uwineza. Courtesy
Economy

MPs approve Rwf7.8tn budget, redirect Rwf400bn to priority sectors

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Nyabugogo taxi park will be upgraded. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Parliament approves over Rwf140bn for urban mobility development

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and UK Prime Minister after months of political pressure, paving the way for a seventh Prime Minister to take office.

MY 2 CENTS: UK’s Sir Keir Starmer finally caves in to pressure

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Abiy Ahmed casting his vote.
Politics

Ethiopia: PM Abiy’s party wins parliamentary elections

Monday, June 22, 2026
A boat loaded with bicycles on its way to Sharita, an island spanning 90 hectares. It is expected that some 84 households comprising 610 people will relocate from the island.
Environment

At-risk island residents to be fully relocated by 2029

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Zimbabwe’s National Assembly on Thursday, June 18, voted to pass a constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangawa’s term of office.
International

Zimbabwe parliament passes bill extending presidential terms

Friday, June 19, 2026
The additional funding aimed at enhancing ongoing welfare programmes that promote survivors’ well-being and living conditions was highlighted on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Budget for Genocide survivors’ support rises by nealry Rwf3bn

Friday, June 19, 2026
Uganda’s former Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, who chairs the team of constitutional experts drafting the proposed East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation constitution. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics

Experts outline path to EAC political confederation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Jobs, growth get lion's share of 2026/27 budget

Friday, June 12, 2026
Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11.
Politics

MP Venuste Icyitegetse resigns

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC).
Technology

AI, online learning drive call for law review

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026