Uganda: The Hackers Are Coming for Africa's Critical Infrastructure

[Independent (Kampala)] From Uganda's electricity transmission network to telecommunications and financial systems, INTERPOL says Africa is facing an increasingly sophisticated cybercrime threat as criminals turn their attention to critical infrastructure, reports Ronald Musoke. Source

Uganda: MTN Expands Maternal, Newborn Health Support in Luuka

[Independent (Kampala)] Luuka -- Kiyunga Health Centre IV in Luuka District is receiving infrastructure, digital and community health support as Source

Nigeria: Over 20 Killed, Many Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack

[Vanguard] JOS - More than 20 persons have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Source

Somalia: Pirates Seize Commercial Cargo Ship

[DW] Monitors say eight armed men have taken control of a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. Renewed pirate activity adds to the problems facing shippers in the Middle East. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country's History

[DW] An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes of the disease. Source

Zambia: Zambia's Hichilema Wins Second Presidential Term

[DW] Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia's presidential election, which also saw authorities launch raids against leading opposition figures on election night. Source

Uganda: Uganda Has One Licensed Doctor for Every 6,400 People, Figures Show

[Nile Post] Uganda has 7,871 doctors with active licences for the 2026 practice year, translating to roughly one licensed doctor for every 6,400 people, according to new figures from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC). Source

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Shutdown of Internet, Mobile Networks in East Extends for Over a Month Amid War

[CPJ] Kinshasa -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to restore mobile telecommunications and internet services that have been cut off for more than a month in the Fizi Territory, which includes the city of Baraka, in the eastern province of South Kivu. Source

Ethiopia: Drought Threatens Livelihoods of Irob Minority Community in Eastern Tigray

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A worsening shortage of rainfall is putting the livelihoods of the Irob community in eastern Tigray at growing risk, with local authorities warning that prolonged dry conditions could lead to livestock deaths, disease and starvation. Source

Ethiopia: Fighting Erupts in Somalia's Baidoa Between Federal Forces, Former Southwest President Loyalists

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Heavy fighting erupted in central Baidoa on Monday between Somali federal forces and armed groups loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, marking a renewed escalation in the political and security crisis that has gripped the regional capital since March. Source

Kenya: Gachagua Moves to Court of Appeal in Bid to Overturn Impeachment

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court decision upholding his impeachment, arguing that the three-judge bench erred in finding that his removal from office could not be reversed despite violations of his constitutional rights. Source

Zimbabwe: Kariba Ferry Disaster Becomes Zimbabwe's Deadliest With 92 Confirmed

[The Herald] THE death toll from the Rida Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster has risen to 92, making it the country's deadliest transport tragedy and surpassing the 1991 Nyanga bus disaster, which claimed 89 lives, mostly schoolchildren. Source