We continue with our Daily Discourse, and now we turn our attention to Rwanda, which also marked the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. Like Burundi, Rwanda has followed its own distinct political path since 1962. This morning, we look at its journey, its role in the Great Lakes region, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to independent researcher, political analyst, and columnist Dr Frederick Golooba-Mutebi.

We continue with our Daily Discourse, and now we turn our attention to Rwanda, which also marked the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. Like Burundi, Rwanda has followed its own distinct political path since 1962. This morning, we look at its journey, its role in the Great Lakes region, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to independent researcher, political analyst, and columnist Dr Frederick Golooba-Mutebi.

Rwanda marks 64 years of independence amid regional challenges and future opportunities

It's time now for our Daily Discourse. Wednesday marked 64 years since Burundi and Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, after first being colonised by Germany. The two neighbours in Africa's Great Lakes region share deep historical and cultural ties, but they have followed different political paths since 1962. This morning, we begin our focus in Burundi, reflecting on the country's journey since independence, the challenges it continues to face, and what lies ahead. To help us unpack these issues, Peter Ndoro spoke to the capital, Bujumbura, by Great Lakes region researcher and political analyst Patrick Hajayandi.

It's time now for our Daily Discourse. Wednesday marked 64 years since Burundi and Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, after first being colonised by Germany. The two neighbours in Africa's Great Lakes region share deep historical and cultural ties, but they have followed different political paths since 1962. This morning, we begin our focus in Burundi, reflecting on the country's journey since independence, the challenges it continues to face, and what lies ahead. To help us unpack these issues, Peter Ndoro spoke to the capital, Bujumbura, by Great Lakes region researcher and political analyst Patrick Hajayandi.

Burundi marks 64 years of independence amid reflections on progress, challenges and future prospects

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead 

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead&nbsp;

Africa Roundup: Key political, economic and security developments shaping the continent and beyond

A Civil Rights Organisation - Women's Link Worldwide - has taken legal action against the Ugandan government over the distribution of defective contraceptives. A month ago, the organisation and their local partner, Women With a Mission filed a lawsuit before Uganda's Constitutional Court demanding accountability for the distribution of substandard family planning products through public healthcare systems. Uganda's history with faulty contraceptives spans over a decade, marked by institutional negligence and major product recalls.  Tsepiso Makwetla Maureen A. Okoth - Senior Attorney at Women's Link 

A Civil Rights Organisation - Women's Link Worldwide - has taken legal action against the Ugandan government over the distribution of defective contraceptives. A month ago, the organisation and their local partner, Women With a Mission filed a lawsuit before Uganda's Constitutional Court demanding accountability for the distribution of substandard family planning products through public healthcare systems. Uganda's history with faulty contraceptives spans over a decade, marked by institutional negligence and major product recalls. &nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla Maureen A. Okoth - Senior Attorney at Women's Link&nbsp;

Rights group sues Uganda over defective contraceptives distributed through public healthcare system

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We spoke to Aaron Nga'mbi , Geopolitical Analyst

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We spoke to Aaron Nga'mbi , Geopolitical Analyst

Central Africa in focus as analyst unpacks the region's top political and security developments

The United States implemented an Afrikaner-specific refugee program under the Trump administration, significantly expanding the cap to 17,500 white South African refugees. The program know as -Mission South Africa- bypasses standard United Nations referral channels. The US government justifies this pathway by citing claims of persecution and targeted violence against white farmers, while the South African government has firmly rejected these claims. Some scholars and researchers believe the move by America is a geopolitical retaliation against South Africa over Pretoria's position on the middle east war. To break this down, we spoke to Thembisa Fakude,  Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

The United States implemented an Afrikaner-specific refugee program under the Trump administration, significantly expanding the cap to 17,500 white South African refugees. The program know as -Mission South Africa- bypasses standard United Nations referral channels. The US government justifies this pathway by citing claims of persecution and targeted violence against white farmers, while the South African government has firmly rejected these claims. Some scholars and researchers believe the move by America is a geopolitical retaliation against South Africa over Pretoria's position on the middle east war. To break this down, we spoke to Thembisa Fakude, &nbsp;Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

US Afrikaner refugee programme sparks diplomatic tensions with South Africa over persecution claims

A Kenyan court has formally charged eight schoolgirls with murder for the deaths of 16 of their fellow learners. This after a dormitory fire broke out at Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Kenya's Rift Valley in late May. The eight defendants yesterday, appeared before Nairobi's Kibera High Court and all pleaded not guilty to the charge. To discuss this further, we spoke to Jimmy Mbogoh, a Journalist based in Kenya

A Kenyan court has formally charged eight schoolgirls with murder for the deaths of 16 of their fellow learners. This after a dormitory fire broke out at Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Kenya's Rift Valley in late May. The eight defendants yesterday, appeared before Nairobi's Kibera High Court and all pleaded not guilty to the charge. To discuss this further, we spoke to Jimmy Mbogoh, a Journalist based in Kenya

Kenyan schoolgirls plead not guilty to murder over deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 learners

South Africa's Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the private sector is a substantive partner in the delivery of youth economic inclusion and food security. She delivered the keynote address at the KFC Africa Impact Report Launch in Johannesburg, highlighting the importance of collective action in unlocking opportunities for young people and building more resilient, communities across Africa. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

South Africa's Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the private sector is a substantive partner in the delivery of youth economic inclusion and food security. She delivered the keynote address at the KFC Africa Impact Report Launch in Johannesburg, highlighting the importance of collective action in unlocking opportunities for young people and building more resilient, communities across Africa. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

SA Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities urges private sector to drive youth jobs and food security across Africa

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as a future leader in Africa's digital economy, saying cloud computing and artificial intelligence will drive the next wave of economic growth. Speaking at the first ever Google Cloud Summit on the African continent, the President welcomed new technology investments, describing them as a vote of confidence in South Africa's economy that could boost jobs, innovation and the country's global competitiveness. Our economics reporter innocent semosa has more..

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as a future leader in Africa's digital economy, saying cloud computing and artificial intelligence will drive the next wave of economic growth. Speaking at the first ever Google Cloud Summit on the African continent, the President welcomed new technology investments, describing them as a vote of confidence in South Africa's economy that could boost jobs, innovation and the country's global competitiveness. Our economics reporter innocent semosa has more..

Ramaphosa says AI and cloud computing will drive South Africa's digital economy and future growth

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its campaign to seize El Fasher in North Darfur state in Sudan. This is according to Amnesty International's new report released on Wednesday. The organisation is now calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, and for the urgent deployment of an international force to protect civilians. City Under Siege, Children Under Fire: Rapid Support Forces Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur documents how civilians in and around El Fasher were killed, injured, beaten,tortured and detained between early 2024 and October 2025 as the RSF fought the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied Joint Forces in a war that devastated North Darfur. Sisi Segalo has more on the story…

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its campaign to seize El Fasher in North Darfur state in Sudan. This is according to Amnesty International's new report released on Wednesday. The organisation is now calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, and for the urgent deployment of an international force to protect civilians. City Under Siege, Children Under Fire: Rapid Support Forces Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur documents how civilians in and around El Fasher were killed, injured, beaten,tortured and detained between early 2024 and October 2025 as the RSF fought the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied Joint Forces in a war that devastated North Darfur. Sisi Segalo has more on the story&hellip;

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