Kigali, Rwanda – Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, extending his rule that began in 1986 and reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. The announcement, made on Saturday by Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, followed the completion of the final tally […]
Kagame in Conakry for Doumbouya’s inauguration
Kigali, Rwanda – President Paul Kagame arrived in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, on January 16 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Mamadi Doumbouya. Upon arrival, President Kagame was received by Guinea’s Prime Minister, Amadou Oury Bah, as senior officials from both countries welcomed the Rwandan delegation under the national flags of Rwanda and Guinea. Kagame […]
Uganda votes under heavy security
Kigali, Rwanda – Ugandans head to the polls today Thursday January 15, 2025 amid heightened security and political energy. Soldiers are visibly deployed across parts of Kampala, a move authorities say is intended to safeguard voters but critics view as a warning against dissent. The military presence has sharpened anxieties around an election widely seen […]
Sudan’s transitional Gov’t returns to Khartoum after nearly three years of war
Kigali, Rwanda – After nearly three years operating from Port Sudan, the transitional government of Sudan has officially returned to Khartoum. Prime Minister Kamil Idris described the move on January 11, 2026, as a critical step toward restoring stability and long-term peace. “The return to Khartoum represents the beginning of a new phase for Sudan,” […]
Besigye backs Bobi Wine from prison ahead of Uganda’s elections
Kigali, Rwanda – As Uganda approaches polling day, the political atmosphere has grown increasingly tense, marked by heightened mobilization and renewed calls for unity within the opposition. In a rare symbolic gesture, veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye has thrown his support behind National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, despite […]
How Burundi’s closed border is fueling a humanitarian crisis
Kigali, Rwanda – The ongoing M23-related conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has steadily evolved from a localized security crisis into a regional humanitarian emergency. As violence displaced thousands from the territories of Uvira and Fizi, neighboring Burundi became a primary refuge. Yet what began as a temporary sanctuary is now marked by […]
Uganda and Tanzania set October for first oil pipeline exports
Kigali, Rwanda – Uganda and Tanzania have confirmed that the first shipments of crude oil from Uganda’s oilfields will be exported in October this year, marking a major milestone for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), one of the region’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects. By the end of December 2025, construction of the […]
Interior minister disowns UPDF over brutality
Kigali, Rwanda – Uganda’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has publicly distanced himself from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) amid mounting allegations of brutality against civilians. Issuing a rare and pointed criticism of the military’s conduct during the ongoing election period, Otafiire was speaking at a recent wedding ceremony where […]
Gov’t warns public to stay 20meters away from polling stations after voting
Kampala, Uganda – The Ugandan government has issued a formal warning to voters to keep a minimum distance of 20 meters from polling stations after casting their ballots, as authorities seek to ease rising political tensions and clarify lawful conduct ahead of next month’s general elections. The guidance follows sustained public debate sparked by earlier […]
ECOWAS leaders confront renewed coup threats
Kigali, Rwanda – Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have raised fresh alarm over political instability in the region following recent coup attempts in Guinea-Bissau and Benin. They have placed renewed pressure on the bloc to defend constitutional rule amid an already fragile security and governance landscape. Presidents and senior officials […]