AFRICA

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Following political tensions and a hack of the police’s social media account, Tanzania has restricted access to platform X, the information minister confirmed. Jerry Silaa stated that the platform allows pornographic content that contradicts the country's laws and cultural norms. Despite these restrictions over the past two weeks, the platform has not been entirely blocked.

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Marking two years in office, President Bola Tinubu told Nigerians that the worst is behind them and the country is improving. He recognized the hardships caused by his reforms and thanked citizens for their patience. “Our economic reforms are working,” he said.

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Nairobi’s Central Business District came to a standstill on July 18, 2025, as George Ruto, son of Kenya’s President William Ruto, unveiled his jaw-dropping Ksh14 million matatu, aptly named Mood. What began as a concert at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) quickly transformed into a full-scale celebration of Nairobi’s legendary matatu culture — and a lightning rod for political commentary.

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s most revered literary voices, has died aged 87. A towering figure in postcolonial literature, his six-decade career chronicled Kenya’s journey from colonialism to independence and beyond—always with fearless honesty and unyielding moral clarity.

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Uganda's ruling party has nominated 80-year-old President Yoweri Museveni as its candidate for next year's presidential election, paving the way for him to potentially extend his nearly 40 years in power. In his acceptance speech, Museveni said he would continue his mission to transform Uganda into a "high middle income country" if elected.