Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died in hospital, according to Upland Media. He was known for keeping a low public profile and was rarely seen alongside the president at official events. No details about the cause of death, his age, or funeral arrangements were provided in the report. The news marks a significant personal loss for the Tanzanian leader, who has served as the country's president since 2021.

A fleet of boat ambulances operating on Lakes Victoria, Albert and Kyoga is delivering life-saving healthcare to remote island communities in Uganda, according to a report by John Musenze. Funded by Gavi, the vessels provide emergency evacuations and outreach vaccination services, reaching residents who would otherwise lack access to medical care. The report highlights operations on Koome Island, where the boats have become a critical lifeline for islanders in need of urgent treatment and routine immunisation.

Kenyan political figure Oparanya convened leaders from the Western region in Kisumu to rally support for President Ruto's re-election bid. According to Capital FM, Oparanya said the leaders had completed their first session and would hold a second session before issuing a comprehensive resolution on their position. The meeting signals early political mobilisation in the Western Kenya region ahead of the next general election, with regional leaders aligning behind the incumbent president's campaign for a second term.

Ugandan golfer Rugumayo has won the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open at Uganda Golf Club, becoming the first Ugandan to claim the title since 2014, according to The Independent Uganda. His victory, described as a putting masterclass, ended a long winless streak for home players. The report notes the win came as the Toro Kingdom mourns the passing of its king, adding emotional weight to the triumph by the 'son of Toro' in Kampala.

The Arusha regional police force honoured prominent government leaders and well-known Tanzanians who studied at Arusha Primary School, popularly known as Arusha School, by planting fruit and shade trees on the school grounds. According to Habari Leo, police described the exercise as a way of paying tribute to leaders and other individuals who received their education at the school, linking environmental conservation with recognition of the institution's alumni.

The funeral of Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and war crimes by a United Nations tribunal, has been held in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, with state honours, according to Al Jazeera. Mladic was convicted over atrocities committed during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, including the Srebrenica massacre. The decision to grant state honours to a convicted war criminal is likely to draw international criticism and renewed scrutiny of Serbia's approach to its wartime past.