Middle East War: Analyst says Strait of Hormuz situation ‘highly uncertain’/in /by
Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.
Uganda parliament passes controversial ‘Sovereignty Bill’ after amendments/in /by
The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.
Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment/in /by
Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.
Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine/in /by
Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 6, 2026/in /by
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East Africa: Ruto Advises EAC Bloc to Reduce Fuel Costs By Establishing Regional Oil Refinery System/in /by
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT William Ruto of Kenya has said that Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda have significant potential to reduce fuel costs and create jobs if they collaborate to establish a regional oil refinery.
Malawi: Malawi Fuel Crisis Deepens As Oil Shortages Spread/in /by
[DW] The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe cost to this, too.
Passengers plead for clarity as virus-hit cruise remains stranded off Cape Verde/in /by
Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.
Middle East tensions: analysts react to Strait of Hormuz unrest/in /by
Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.
Middle East tensions: US-Iran ceasefire appears to hold/in /by
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday