Kenya

His Highness the Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismaili muslims, dies at 88

Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader His Highness the Aga Khan died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who trace his lineage directly to the Prophet Muhammad. His charity, the Aga Khan Development Network, announced his death on Tuesday in a statement. His presence in Kenya is deeply felt through investments in Nation Media Group Plc, Industrial Promotion Services (Kenya), Farmers Choice Ltd etc. He is succeeded by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

(Nation.Africa)

Uganda

DPP working on files from military courts following Supreme Court order

Uganda’s Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo has begun transmitting criminal files from the military courts to the Office of DPP following the Supreme Court of Uganda’s judgment. The court had ruled that it was unconstitutional for civilians to be tried by military courts. This was in regard to the high profile trial of veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye.

(Daily Monitor)

Tanzania

CCM’s plan to tighten grip on power

Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)marked its 48th anniversary. President Samia Suluhu took the opportunity to lay out the party’s plans to win the 2025 general elections. She highlighted plans to roll out education programmes and improve the business environment for local and foreign investors.

(The Citizen) 

Rwanda

DR Congo crisis: Nduhungirehe on Rwanda’s stance ahead of EAC-SADC summit

Foreign Minister Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe has emphasised Rwanda’s support for the resumption of political processes that address the root causes of the conflict in eastern DR Congo ahead of the upcoming summit between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The summit aims to find common ground on the crisis caused by the war between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.

(The New Times)

Ethiopia

Peace Council calls on AU, IGAD to facilitate peace talks in Amhara conflict

The Amhara Peace Council says that a negotiated peace in the Amhara conflict remains out of reach primarily because the government has sidelined key organisations such as the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

(The Reporter)

Sudan 

Sudanese army claims gains in Khartoum, fighting intensifies elsewhere

The Sudanese army has claimed its forces had made strategic advances in Khartoum after heavy fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), while clashes intensified in other parts of the country. Army spokesman Brigadier General Nabil Abdallah said in a statement that troops had captured the Al-Rumaila district, a medical supply depot, an industrial area, and the state’s currency mint in southern Khartoum, pushing back RSF fighters, whom he referred to as “the Daglo militia”.

(Sudan Tribune)

Somalia

Scores killed in Somalia in clash between security forces, Islamic State

At least 15 Puntland soldiers and more than 50 militants were slain in the fierce fighting. Multiple Puntland security officials told Voice Of America (VOA), speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to brief the media. The clashes took place around the Dharin and Qurac areas of the Cal Miskaad mountains in Puntland’s Bari region. 

(Voice of America)