Kenya 

President Ruto Signs Sovereign Wealth Fund Law to Preserve Kenya’s Resource Wealth 

President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act into law, establishing Kenya’s first sovereign wealth fund to manage revenues from mineral and petroleum resources for long-term national development. A key provision of the law requires 30 per cent of income from these resources to be set aside in a Future Generations Fund, which cannot be used as collateral, borrowed against, or accessed through government advances. The legislation is designed to ensure that non-renewable resource wealth benefits both current and future generations. 

The Act also creates a Stabilisation Fund to cushion the economy against external shocks and a Strategic Infrastructure Investment Fund to finance priority development projects. The government says the framework will strengthen fiscal resilience, reduce vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations, and channel resource revenues into productive investments, aligning Kenya with countries that use sovereign wealth funds to safeguard national wealth and support sustainable economic growth. 

(Source: Nation Africa) 

Tanzania 

Chadema Condemns Detention of Leaders Over Planned Demonstrations 

Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, has condemned the arrest and continued detention of four of its leaders from the Tanga and Manyara regions over allegations that they organised demonstrations planned for 7 July. The party said the protests never took place and argued that there was no legal basis for holding the officials, calling for their immediate and unconditional release. Chadema also raised concerns over due process, saying the detainees had not been properly informed of the reasons for their arrest. 

Police confirmed that several individuals were in custody but said they were being investigated for alleged cybercrime and incitement rather than for their political affiliation. Authorities added that investigations were ongoing and that security operations would continue to prevent activities deemed capable of disrupting public order. The arrests come amid heightened political tensions and a broader security crackdown ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations. 

(Source: The Citizen) 

Uganda 

Muyingo Calls for Compulsory Agriculture Education in Secondary Schools 

Uganda’s Acting Minister of Education and Sports, Chrysostom Muyingo, has called for agriculture to be made a compulsory subject in secondary schools, arguing that it would equip young people with practical skills to modernise one of the country’s most important economic sectors. Speaking at the National Agricultural Education Show in Jinja, Muyingo said agriculture remains Uganda’s largest employer and that integrating hands-on learning with classroom instruction would nurture innovation, entrepreneurship and a new generation of agribusiness leaders. 

Muyingo emphasised that compulsory agricultural education should incorporate digital innovation, climate-smart farming and agribusiness training to prepare students for the evolving demands of the sector. He said exposing learners to modern technologies and sustainable farming practices would help address challenges such as low productivity, climate change and post-harvest losses, while creating employment opportunities and strengthening Uganda’s long-term agricultural transformation. 

(Source: The Independent Uganda) 

Rwanda 

Presidents Kagame & Karis Explore Digital Technology Partnership 

Rwandan President Paul Kagame held bilateral talks with Estonian President Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, where the two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in digital innovation and e-governance. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral relations by leveraging Estonia’s globally recognised expertise in digital public services and Rwanda’s ambition to become a leading technology and innovation hub in Africa. 

The discussions followed the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission, a United Nations-backed initiative co-chaired by Kagame alongside Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, with President Karis serving as one of its founding members. Both leaders reaffirmed the importance of international collaboration to promote responsible artificial intelligence, expand digital access and ensure emerging technologies contribute to inclusive economic and social development. 

(Source: The New Times) 

Ethiopia 

Rights Group Alleges Human Rights Violations in Ethiopia’s Zayse Woreda 

The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has accused government security forces of committing serious human rights violations during operations in Zayse Woreda, South Ethiopia Regional State, between 18 and 29 June 2026. According to the rights group, the operations across ten kebeles left at least 10 people dead and three injured, while also involving allegations of sexual violence, mass arrests, looting and the destruction of property. EHRCO said the violence displaced many residents and warned that the unrest stems from longstanding community grievances that remain unresolved. 

The organisation called on regional and federal authorities to immediately halt the operations, investigate the alleged abuses and prosecute those responsible. EHRCO noted that previous appeals following similar violence in February had failed to produce meaningful action and said it would publish a more detailed report after completing further investigations. The group also urged the government to address the underlying communal disputes to prevent further escalation and ensure accountability for the alleged rights violations. 

(Source: The Reporter) 

Sudan 

UN Warns Sudan Atrocities Show Signs of Genocide, Expands Probe to El Obeid 

A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that mass killings, systematic abductions and widespread sexual violence allegedly committed by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher bear the hallmarks of genocide. In a supplementary report, the mission documented further allegations of arbitrary detention, torture, ransom-taking and enforced disappearances, warning that the patterns of abuse reflect serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. 

The mission also raised alarm over deteriorating conditions in El Obeid, where similar patterns of violence are reportedly emerging, prompting the launch of an urgent investigation. UN experts urged the international community to act swiftly to prevent further atrocities, calling for greater cooperation with the International Criminal Court to ensure accountability. The warning comes as Sudan’s conflict, which began in April 2023, continues to fuel one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and civilians facing escalating insecurity. 

(Source: Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

US Moves to End UN Support for Somalia Mission as Security Funding Debate Grows 

The United States has announced plans to withdraw support for the United Nations’ continued logistical and operational assistance to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) beyond December 2026, according to The Reporter Ethiopia. The decision was communicated via a diplomatic note to the African Union, raising concerns about the mission’s future financing and operational capacity, both of which support Somalia’s efforts to combat Al-Shabaab and strengthen state security institutions. 

The move comes as Somalia continues working to build a sustainable security framework and gradually assume greater responsibility for national stability. A potential reduction in international backing could place additional pressure on the Somali government and regional partners to secure alternative funding mechanisms and strengthen domestic security capabilities. The development also highlights broader debates over the long-term role of external partners in supporting peace and stabilisation efforts across the Horn of Africa. 

(Sources: The Reporter Ethiopia; Telegram)