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Politics - 25 August 2026
Museveni Intervenes In Mulago Land Dispute
Kampala, August 25, 2026 - President Yoweri Museveni intervened in a contested land matter in Mulago, underscoring the political sensitivity of high-value urban land and compensation disputes in the capital.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 25 August 2026
Parliament Seeks Cancellation Of Entebbe Expressway Toll Contract
Kampala, August 25, 2026 - Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure called for cancellation of the Entebbe Expressway toll contract over alleged mismanagement and major revenue leakages, raising scrutiny of…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
Ghanaian Vice President Arrives In Kigali For Africa Governance Forum
Kigali, August 24, 2026 - Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang arrived in Kigali to attend the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, reinforcing Rwanda's role as a venue for continental policy gatherings.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
Kagame Says He Stopped Personal Football Funding Over Discipline Concerns
Kigali, August 24, 2026 - President Paul Kagame said he stopped investing his own money in football because of what he described as hatred, witchcraft and indiscipline in the sport, while pledging continued support if…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
Kenyatta Denies Backing Opposition As Ruto Feud Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Vote
Nairobi, August 24, 2026 - Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta denied allegations that he is supporting the opposition against President William Ruto, as a long-running rivalry between the two leaders sharpened ahead…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
Mahama Prepares For AU Chairmanship As West Africa Backs Candidacy
Accra, August 24, 2026 - Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama began preparations to succeed Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye as African Union chair, with inauguration expected in January 2027.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
Zambia Closes High Courts On Election Appeal Deadline
Lusaka, August 24, 2026 - Zambian authorities closed the country's high courts on August 24, the deadline for filing appeals against the August 13 presidential election results, citing security reasons.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
Otunnu Steps Up Diplomatic Campaign For UN Leadership Bid
Kampala, August 24, 2026 - Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has begun capital-to-capital campaign rounds for the United Nations secretary-general post, positioning Uganda in a high-profile global diplomatic contest.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
AU Keeps Sudan Suspension On Table After Khartoum Mission
Khartoum, August 24, 2026 - An African Union Peace and Security Council delegation did not discuss lifting Sudan's suspension during talks with military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, keeping the country's regional…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 24 August 2026
US Pushes UN To Expand Sudan Arms Embargo To Drones
New York, August 24, 2026 - The United States introduced a draft UN Security Council resolution to extend Sudan's arms embargo nationwide and explicitly include unmanned aerial vehicles, a move aimed at curbing external…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 23 August 2026
Nakyobe Orders Transfers Of Long-Serving Ministry Staff
Kampala, August 23, 2026 - Lucy Nakyobe ordered the transfer of long-serving ministry staff under a three-year rotation rule, a governance measure aimed at improving public service delivery.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 23 August 2026
Hamdok Urges Unified Civilian Front To End Sudan War
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 - Former Sudanese prime minister Abdalla Hamdok said Sudan's civil war has no military solution and called for civilian unity and sustained regional diplomacy to stop the conflict.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read