[Nile Post] Congratulations President Museveni on your Seventh. It does not come any bigger and better especially when it is most likely "one for the road" with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba looking more certain to step up than day and night.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kapchorwa, Uganda -- Civil society leaders, activists, and opinion leaders in the Sebei sub-region have called on President Yoweri Museveni to use his upcoming swearing-in address to respond to growing public concerns over the rising cost of living, unemployment, land disputes, and shrinking civic space. The leaders say many Ugandans continue to struggle with economic hardships, high youth unemployment, and social challenges that require urgent government attention.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A shocking dashcam video has exposed the growing insecurity facing motorists in Nairobi after three suspected thieves stole the front grille of a United Nations vehicle within seconds while it was stuck in traffic along Parklands Road.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ride-hailing platform Bolt has increased fares by 6 percent in Kenya to cushion drivers from rising operational costs linked to higher fuel prices.

[New Times] The proposed increase in the 2026/2027 budget, from Rwf6.9 trillion to Rwf7.7 trillion, is largely driven by priority projects across various sectors that the government says will accelerate economic transformation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has defended the Sh1.9 billion set aside for security of government buildings and VIP protection after MPs raised concerns over the high spending at a time when the country is facing financial challenges.

[HRW] Kinshasa -- Protect Rights of Journalists, Activists, Opposition Party Members

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that rains will persist in several parts of the country through May 18, with some areas likely to experience heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following last week's Constitutional Court judgment on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the 2020 theft at his Phala Phala farm.

[GroundUp] Three deaths and many injuries reported as emergency teams respond to hundreds of calls