[Global Witness] An online network of bot-like accounts, media sites and X users has been spreading disinformation supporting sanctioned Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler and attacking civil society groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Global Witness analysis has found

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya must urgently harmonise county trucking levies and review restrictive cabotage rules to boost efficiency and competitiveness in the road transport sector, a new report by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the World Bank warns.

[Nile Post] Outgoing Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammad Nsereko, has called for strategic investment in Uganda's agricultural and industrial sectors while urging more direct communication between leadership and the youth.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Government support to state-owned sugar companies is undermining fair competition in the sector, a new report shows.

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, November 26 -- Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has issued a renewed national drought appeal, warning that conditions are rapidly deteriorating across several regions and urging immediate mobilisation of support from citizens, businesses and international partners.

[Scrolla] Limpopo farmers told Joburg Market at the Agri 5 Expo they need more direct visits, clear updates and support in their own communities.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A group of officials allied to the Kenya Union of Water and Sewerage Employees (KUWASE) has dismissed fresh demands that Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NAWASCO) settle billions of shillings in unpaid pension dues, insisting that the responsibility lies with the Nairobi County Government and the National Treasury.

[Nile Post] The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Odrek Rwabwogo, has questioned the continued use of restrictive visa requirements across African states, arguing that such barriers undermine the continent's integration and economic growth goals.

[Nile Post] President Museveni, the NRM presidential candidate, has cautioned arts teachers against pressuring the government over salary increases.

[Nile Post] The Uganda Embassy in Havana is participating in the 41st Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025), positioning Uganda as a growing tourism and investment destination at one of Cuba's most important economic exhibitions.

[Nile Post] The Uganda Traffic Police have arrested 473 motorists in a week-long crackdown targeting road safety offenders across the country.

[Nile Post] Uganda has pitched itself as a prime investment destination for Thai businesses, showcasing key sectors and offering comprehensive incentives to access over 500 million consumers across East Africa and the COMESA region.

[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, delivered a sharp critique of the government's economic and security policies on Wednesday as he campaigned in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District.

[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has reassured tea growers in Kanungu District that government is taking concrete steps to address the drastic fall in tea prices that has affected farmers for years.

[Premium Times] Governor Radda, while inspecting the road, was visibly disturbed by its poor and unsafe condition. He expressed concern that residents of Yankara New Extension had endured years of hardship due to the deplorable state of the route.

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is set to be poultry self-sufficient by 2029, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has estimated.

[Premium Times] The plenary session, themed "Harnessing Digital Innovation to Achieve Food Security in Nigeria," was moderated by PREMIUM TIMES reporter Abdukareem Mojeed

[RFI] African and European leaders ended a summit in Luanda on Tuesday with new cooperation pledges on trade, minerals and migration but acknowledged that the two-day gathering produced no major breakthroughs.

[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) on November 25, 2025, issued an amended Distribution License to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), expanding the Corporation's service coverage to additional communities in parts of Grand Bassa, Rivercess, and Bong counties. The amendment marks another significant step toward increasing access to reliable and affordable electricity across Liberia.

[SAnews.gov.za] Western Cape transport officials have issued a serious warning to motorists after 24 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made in just one week.

[Africa Check] AI-generated video falsely shows Tanzanian officer 'burning' president Hassan's poster as proof that officers are 'tired of CCM regime'

[Leadership] The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has launched a new policy brief, recommending a shift to naira-denominated concessionary financing for renewable energy developers and consumers in Nigeria.

[Leadership] The government of the People's Republic of China has pledged strong technical and diplomatic support for Nigeria's ongoing efforts to modernise and automate operations at its seaports.

[Independent (Kampala)] Feature -- Any seasoned festival-goer will tell you that the golden rule for Nyege Nyege is that it's a marathon, not a sprint. This year, Uganda Breweries Limited built a sanctuary to support the festival journey with their Hydration Fun Zone, promoting responsible drinking.

[Independent (Kampala)] Building on Emirates' 30th anniversary of operations in Kenya, the world's largest international airline has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, set to begin on 1 March 2026. The move will increase Emirates' weekly frequencies to 21, strengthening connectivity between Kenya and Dubai and extending links to the carrier's global network of nearly 150 destinations.

[Nile Post] Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has promised to protect fishing communities from government crackdowns, accusing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of abandoning residents of Busoga despite their economic struggles.

[Liberian Observer] The United States' growing race to secure alternative sources of critical minerals has placed Liberia's Yekepa-Buchanan railway at the center of a widening geopolitical map -- one that stretches from the mines of Australia to the mountains of Nimba.

[Nyasa Times] Traditional leaders in the Southern Region have pledged to intensify efforts to protect electricity infrastructure following rising cases of vandalism that continue to burden the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited.

[Nile Post] Namutumba District is grappling with a deepening education crisis as daily teacher absenteeism reaches unprecedented levels, with an estimated 270 teachers missing from school each day.

[New Times] Rwanda could become a significant player in the glass manufacturing value chain, supported by an estimated 73 million tonnes of silica-rich sand reserves spread across the country according to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB).