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Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Politics

January 12, 2026

Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Uganda’s Power Struggle and the Shadow of Hereditary Rule

As Uganda heads to the polls this Thursday, one influential figure looms large, despite not being on the ballot: Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son and military commander. Kainerugaba has long been seen

Politics

January 12, 2026

Yoweri Museveni’s 40-Year Rule: Power, Family, and the Future of Uganda’s Presidency

Ugandans under the age of 40 have known only one president: Yoweri Museveni. Since seizing power in 1986 through an armed uprising, Museveni, now 81 years old, shows no signs of relinquishing

Somalia Cancels UAE Agreements Over Sovereignty Dispute

Uncategorized·Politics

January 12, 2026

Somalia Cancels UAE Agreements Over Sovereignty Dispute

Somalia has formally cancelled all existing agreements with the United Arab Emirates, marking a major escalation in diplomatic tensions between Mogadishu and Abu Dhabi. The decision covers port operations, defence cooperation, and

South Sudan Elections Backed Amid Risks

The push for South Sudan elections has gained fresh momentum after Russia endorsed plans to hold a national vote this year. However, peace monitors warn that proceeding without broad political consensus could

April 22, 2026

Politics

Bobi Wine Flees Uganda After Disputed Election

Bobi Wine fled Uganda after the country’s disputed presidential election, saying he left to escape a military search targeting him. The opposition leader, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, spoke publicly about

March 14, 2026

Politics

Ruto Urges Political Leaders to Keep Kenyan Churches Free from Violence and Political Influence

In a strong statement made during a recent church service, Kenyan President William Ruto has called on political leaders to refrain from using places of worship for political purposes, warning against the

February 3, 2026

Politics

Burkina Faso’s Political Party Ban: A Major Shift

In a striking move, the military government of Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties in the country, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. This drastic step,

February 3, 2026

Politics

Bobi Wine in Hiding After Military Raid Targets NUP Leader

Bobi Wine has gone into hiding after soldiers raided his home in Magere, Wakiso District. This marks the second such intrusion since Uganda’s disputed January 15, 2026 election. Late Friday night, masked

January 24, 2026

Politics

Bobi Wine Rejects Uganda’s 2026 Election Results, Urges Peaceful Protests

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has rejected the official results of Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, which saw Yoweri Museveni claim victory for a seventh term. With 71% of the

January 23, 2026

Politics

Canada’s China Deal, Shift From Heavy US Dependence

Canada has signed a new trade deal with China, sending a clear signal that it is serious about changing its global trade strategy. The move shows Ottawa is preparing for a future

January 16, 2026

Economy·Finance·Politics

Somaliland Recognition Signals Israel’s Horn of Africa Push

Israel’s Somaliland recognition has opened a new geopolitical chapter in the Horn of Africa, triggering strong reactions across the region. The move, announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in late December, formalised

January 9, 2026

Uncategorized·Politics

Eastern Congo civilians displacement amid ongoing conflict

Eastern DRC Peace Deal: 400+ Civilians Killed in Renewed Fighting

Eastern DRC Peace Deal Under Growing Pressure The Eastern DRC peace deal is facing renewed strain as violence escalates in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, leaving more than 400 civilians dead.

December 14, 2025

News·Politics

Trump Praises Rwanda and Congo Peace Deal Leadership

Trump Highlights Importance of the Peace Agreement During the event, Trump emphasized that Rwanda’s Paul Kagame and Congo’s Félix Tshisekedi are committed to ending regional conflict. He described both leaders as dedicated

December 5, 2025

News·Politics

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Uganda’s Power Struggle and the Shadow of Hereditary Rule

Yoweri Museveni’s 40-Year Rule: Power, Family, and the Future of Uganda’s Presidency

Somalia Cancels UAE Agreements Over Sovereignty Dispute

South Sudan Elections Backed Amid Risks

Bobi Wine Flees Uganda After Disputed Election

Ruto Urges Political Leaders to Keep Kenyan Churches Free from Violence and Political Influence

Burkina Faso’s Political Party Ban: A Major Shift

Bobi Wine in Hiding After Military Raid Targets NUP Leader

Bobi Wine Rejects Uganda’s 2026 Election Results, Urges Peaceful Protests

Canada’s China Deal, Shift From Heavy US Dependence

Somaliland Recognition Signals Israel’s Horn of Africa Push

Eastern DRC Peace Deal: 400+ Civilians Killed in Renewed Fighting

Trump Praises Rwanda and Congo Peace Deal Leadership

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