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Politics - 28 August 2026
Tooro Palace Access Restricted After King Oyo's Death
Fort Portal, August 28, 2026 - Access to the Tooro royal palace was restricted after the sudden death of Omukama Oyo, a development that elevated a regional cultural transition into a national political matter.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 27 August 2026
Tshisekedi Opens National Dialogue But Excludes AFC/M23 Rebels
Kinshasa, August 27, 2026 - President Felix Tshisekedi launched an inclusive national dialogue, Abanye-Congo, while ruling out participation by armed groups accused of fighting the constitutional order or serving…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 27 August 2026
Ghanaian Vice President Engages Diaspora Community In Kigali
Kigali, August 27, 2026 - Ghanaian Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged Ghanaians living in Rwanda to register with their embassy, using a Kigali visit to strengthen consular planning and diaspora engagement.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 27 August 2026
Bobi Wine Backs Olara Otunnu For UN Secretary-General Bid
Kampala, August 27, 2026 - Opposition leader Bobi Wine endorsed Olara Otunnu for the United Nations' top post, framing the Ugandan diplomat's candidacy as a rare international opportunity for the country.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 27 August 2026
Museveni Defends Ministers' Anti-Corruption Inspection Tours
Kampala, August 27, 2026 - President Yoweri Museveni defended anti-corruption inspection tours being conducted by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara and State Minister Justine Nameere, framing the effort as a…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 27 August 2026
Sudan Rejects Claims Its Forces Struck Inside Chad
Khartoum, August 27, 2026 - Sudan's foreign ministry rejected allegations that its military carried out airstrikes in Chad, warning that premature blame could further strain relations across already volatile border…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 26 August 2026
Kagame And Mbeki Discuss Governance After Kigali Forum
Kigali, August 26, 2026 - President Paul Kagame met former South African President Thabo Mbeki in Kigali after Mbeki attended the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, underscoring Rwanda's continued emphasis on governance as a…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 26 August 2026
Uganda Speaker Among Thanks Museveni After Release From House Arrest
Kampala, August 26, 2026 - Anita Annet Among, speaker of the Ugandan parliament, thanked President Yoweri Museveni for pardoning and releasing her after days of house arrest, saying she is ready to resume her duties as…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 26 August 2026
Sudan Seeks China-Led Backing Against UN Rights Inquiry Renewal
Khartoum, August 26, 2026 - Sudan asked a 29-member coalition led by China to help block efforts to renew the mandate of the UN Human Rights Council’s independent fact-finding mission, escalating a diplomatic fight over…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 26 August 2026
United States Names New Chargé For Sudan Affairs
Khartoum, August 26, 2026 - The United States appointed Jonathan Howard as chargé d’affaires for its Office of Sudan Affairs, preserving diplomatic channels while avoiding the full political recognition that an…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 25 August 2026
Kagame Says FDLR Threat Keeps Rwanda Engaged In Eastern Congo Crisis
Kigali, August 25, 2026 - President Paul Kagame again linked Rwanda's security posture to the presence of the FDLR armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, saying Kigali would remain involved as long as the…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 25 August 2026
South Africa Names New High Commissioner To Rwanda
Kigali, August 25, 2026 - Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe received copies of credentials from Tinyiko George Hlungwane, South Africa's high commissioner-designate to Rwanda, as Kigali and Pretoria continue…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read