Rwanda has officially launched the second phase of its drone delivery network, transitioning from strictly medical supplies to general commercial parcels. The move makes Rwanda the first country in the world to have a fully integrated, nationwide autonomous delivery system for consumer goods.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Central Bank of Kenya has issued a stern warning against the trend of gifting bouquets made of folded banknotes. The bank reminded citizens that "mutilating" or pinning currency is a criminal offense punishable by heavy fines or imprisonment under Kenyan law.
UNICEF and the WHO have issued an urgent health alert as a cholera outbreak in South Sudan threatens nearly 450,000 children. The situation is exacerbated by severe flooding and the influx of refugees fleeing the war in neighboring Sudan, putting immense pressure on fragile water and sanitation systems.
The United Nations has launched a massive funding appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 7 million people displaced by ongoing conflict, the UN warns that without immediate funding, life-saving aid for food and medicine will run out by mid-year.
Addis Ababa has completed extensive urban preparations ahead of the 39th African Union Summit beginning on 14 February 2026, where regional security crises and economic integration are expected to dominate discussions.
Kenya’s Cabinet has endorsed a KSh4.7 trillion national budget for 2026/27, allocating KSh495.7 billion in transfers to county governments ahead of Parliament’s review.
Maritime policymakers from across Africa convened in Mombasa, Kenya, this week to craft a unified stance on the International Maritime Organization’s “Net Zero Framework,” aiming to protect African trade competitiveness as shipping decarbonizes.
Angola’s president João Lourenço has convened high-level talks in Luanda, pushing for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting with M23 drags on.
A recent drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed at least 24 civilians, including children, as the United Nations warns that growing assaults on aid operations are deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis.
The Kenya Navy has formally launched “Operation Bahari Moja,” deploying warships to the Seychelles to spearhead a regional effort against piracy and drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean.
