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Politics - 13 August 2026
Uganda Weighs Proposal To Relocate Capital
Kampala, August 13, 2026 - The government has floated a proposal to relocate Uganda's capital city from Kampala, a potentially far-reaching idea that could reshape national administration, urban planning and future…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 12 August 2026
Minister Orders Action As Dismissed Engineers Remain In Office
Kampala, August 12, 2026 - A cabinet minister has ordered enforcement action after engineers previously dismissed on presidential directive were reported still occupying office roles, turning an administrative dispute…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 August 2026
Rwanda Strengthens Armenia Ties As Nzabamwita Presents Credentials
Yerevan, August 11, 2026 - Rwanda's Ambassador to Russia, Maj Gen Joseph Nzabamwita, formally presented his credentials to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, becoming Rwanda's representative to Armenia.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 11 August 2026
Civil Alliance Wary Of Burhan-Led Internal Dialogue
Nairobi, August 11, 2026 - Senior figures in Sudan's Civil Democratic Alliance, known as Somoud, expressed reservations about plans by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's authorities to establish preparatory committees for an…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 11 August 2026
Museveni Renews Push For East African Political Federation
Kampala, August 11, 2026 - President Yoweri Museveni has renewed his call for an East African political federation, putting a long-running regional ambition back into Uganda's political and economic debate.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 10 August 2026
Government Rejects AFC/M23 Appointments At Universities In Goma And Bukavu
Kinshasa, August 10, 2026 - The Ministry of Higher Education rejected appointments made by the AFC/M23 to management committees at ten public higher education institutions in Goma and Bukavu, calling the move illegal…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 10 August 2026
Suminwa Government Marks One Year Amid Security Crisis And Dialogue Pressure
Kinshasa, August 10, 2026 - Prime Minister Judith Suminwa's second government marked one year in office on August 8, with the administration facing continued pressure from the eastern security crisis, political…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 10 August 2026
Rwanda Graduates 16th Indangamirwa Intore Cohort
Gatsibo, August 10, 2026 - Rwanda graduated 769 young people from the 16th Indangamirwa Itorero program after 40 days of training at the Gabiro Military Training Center in Gatsibo District.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 10 August 2026
Rwanda-DRC Ties Shift From Cooperation To Renewed Tensions
Kigali, August 10, 2026 - Rwanda's relationship with the Democratic Republic of Congo has shifted from efforts to deepen security and economic cooperation to renewed tensions over armed groups and mineral flows from…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 10 August 2026
Civilian Alliance Rejects Army-Backed Dialogue Plan
Khartoum, August 10, 2026 - Sudan's civilian alliance Somoud rejected an army-backed proposal for an internal national dialogue, warning that talks held only in military-controlled territory could formalize the…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 10 August 2026
Opposition Prepares Oversight Agenda For 12th Parliament
Kampala, August 10, 2026 - Opposition leaders are preparing to use the 12th Parliament to press for stronger oversight, improved governance and tighter scrutiny of public resource use.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 9 August 2026
Analyst Sees Tactical Kabila-AFC/M23 Convergence And Urges Tougher US Sanctions
Kinshasa, August 9, 2026 - Central Africa analyst Patrick Mbeko said recent developments suggest a "tactical and circumstantial convergence" between former President Joseph Kabila and the AFC/M23, while cautioning that…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read