Egypt Bus Crash Kills 21, Injures More Than 20 on Dahab-Nuweiba Road
Susan Mukami
September 2, 2026
The bus was carrying 43 people, including 22 Jordanians, when it crashed on a coastal road in South Sinai. South
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Niger Military Regains Control of Niamey After Soldiers Stage Mutiny
Staff Writer
September 1, 2026
The uprising exposed growing tensions within the military as Niger’s government faces an increasingly difficult fight against jihadist groups. Niamey,
JKIA Flight Delays, Cancellations Hit Nairobi as Kenya Airport Workers Continue Go-Slow
Staff Writer
August 31, 2026
Thousands of passengers have been hit by delays and cancellations as a go-slow by aviation workers enters its second day.
Uganda’s Tooro King Oyo Dies at 34 After Three Decades on the Throne
Susan Mukami
August 31, 2026
The Tooro Kingdom has announced the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became king at just
Morocco and India Expand AI and Digital Transformation Partnership
Maneo Motsoeneng
August 29, 2026
Rabat, Morocco (Running Africa) — Morocco and India are expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and digital public infrastructure,
Kenya Traders Protest KRA Import Duty Hike as Police Fire Tear Gas in Nairobi
Staff Writer
August 28, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya (Running Africa) — Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse small-scale traders protesting higher import duties in central
Zambia Election 2026: Opposition Leader Brian Mundubile Detained Over Treason Allegations
Maneo Motsoeneng
August 28, 2026
Lusaka, Zambia (Running Africa) — Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been detained by police over allegations of treason, deepening
Chad Accuses Sudanese Army of Air Strike That Killed 12 Near Sudan Border
Maneo Motsoeneng
August 28, 2026
N’Djamena, Chad (Running Africa) — Chad has accused the Sudanese army of carrying out an air strike near the Chad-Sudan
Uganda Military Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba Announces 2031 Presidential Bid
Susan Mukami
August 27, 2026
President Yoweri Museveni’s son says he will seek Uganda’s highest office, reviving speculation that he could eventually succeed his father.
Tanzania’s CCM Picks Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi as Vice President Nominee
Susan Mukami
August 27, 2026
The Energy Minister is set to replace Emmanuel Nchimbi, whose resignation and expulsion from the ruling party have triggered a