Tag: African Politics
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How Museveni Defeated Bobi Wine by a Wide Margin: An Analysis
Overview of the Result and Context Uganda’s election outcome, viewed by supporters as a vindication of President Yoweri Museveni’s long tenure, drew widespread attention across Africa and the world. While international and domestic observers offered varying assessments, Museveni’s camp pointed to a decisive victory margin, while opponents and observers raised questions about fairness, access to…
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Uganda Votes as Museveni Seeks a Seventh Term: A Nation at a Turning Point
Overview: A referendum on continuity Uganda went to the polls amid a tense political climate as veteran leader Yoweri Museveni sought a seventh term in office. At 81 years old, Museveni has steered the country through four decades of political upheavals, economic shifts, and regional challenges. His bid for another five-year term underscores a broader…
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Uganda Elections 2026: Museveni Seeks Seventh Term in Tense Vote
Overview: A Decade-Plus in Power Faces a Critical Test Uganda headed to the polls under a cloud of anticipation as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni sought a seventh term, aiming to extend a four-decade rule that has shaped the country’s politics, economy, and security over generations. The election drew a mix of supporters who credit Museveni…
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Uganda Election 2026: Museveni Seeks Seventh Term Amid Tight Race
Overview: A pivotal vote in Uganda’s political timeline Millions of Ugandans headed to the polls on a day that underscored the country’s enduring political drama. President Yoweri Museveni, at 81, campaigns for a seventh term as voters weigh the benefits of stability against a growing demand for renewal. The election is seen as a referendum…
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Museveni Seeks 7th Term in Uganda: Youth Power in Play
Museveni’s Long Arc: From Uprising to 7th Term Ambitions Yoweri Museveni’s rise to the Ugandan presidency in 1986 ended decades of political instability and ushered in a period of relative security and steady economic policy. Now, at the helm for nearly four decades, he has signaled an intention to pursue a seventh term. The move…
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Museveni’s Bid for a Seventh Term: Uganda’s Long-Serving President Faces Challenge
Uganda’s Political Crossroads: Why a Seventh Term Matters Uganda’s political landscape is once again in focus as President Yoweri Museveni launches his campaign for a seventh term. Since taking power in 1986 after a granting-led uprising, Museveni has shaped the country’s course for decades. His bid comes as Uganda’s demographics tilt toward a younger generation,…
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Leaders Race Ahead in Africa: Power Consolidation Headlines from Guinea and the Central African Republic
Two Elections, Two Paths to Power As a pivotal weekend of voting unfolds, citizens in Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) head to the polls to elect presidents who could redefine leadership and influence across their nations. Analysts say both contests center on who can consolidate power in environments where security, economic pressures, and…
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Slow Poison by Mahmood Mamdani review: Can Idi Amin ever be rehabilitated in historical memory?
Introduction: A provocative lens on power and memory Mahmood Mamdani’s Slow Poison is not a conventional biography or straightforward historical w o rk. It challenges readers to reconsider how political memory is manufactured, and whether a tyrant’s legacy can ever be rehabilitated in the wake of brutal rule. In this sharp, ideas-driven piece, Mamdani reframes…
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No More Excuses: Ruto Pushes AU to Fast-Track Reforms Without Funding
Ruto’s Call to Action: Reform Without the Price Tag President William Ruto has issued a pointed challenge to the African Union (AU): accelerate reform agendas that do not hinge on additional funding. In a stance that blends urgency with pragmatism, Ruto argues that delays rooted in financial concerns are not only avoidable but also detrimental…
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The Making of an Autocrat: Abiy Ahmed’s Authoritarian Playbook for Consolidating Power in Ethiopia
Introduction Since assuming office in April 2018, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed captured global attention with promises of reform, national reconciliation, and liberalizing reforms. Yet as years have passed, questions have intensified about how much reform has truly altered the political landscape. This piece, drawing on the recent scholarly synthesis by Caleb Ta (Dr.)—an independent…