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.
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
At least 24 soldiers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Chad/in /by
Army sources say 46 troops were wounded in the raid at the Barka Tolorom military base on Lake Chad late on Monday.
Central African Republic: NGO helps former child soldiers/in /by
In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.
Iraqi tankers bypass Hormuz, stream into Syria via Rabia gate/in /by
Dozens of tanker trucks carrying Iraqi oil began crossing into Syria on Monday through the recently reopened Rabia–Yarubiyah border gate, marking the revival of a strategic overland route for energy exports as regional tensions continue to disrupt maritime shipping.
Lamuka opposition coalition warns against ‘two‑tier democracy’ in DR Congo/in /by
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opposition is sharply criticizing what it calls a “two‑tier democracy” after a pro‑UDPS march in Kinshasa reignited debate over U.S. sanctions and a possible constitutional reform that could open the door to a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi.