Tag: East Africa politics
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Ruto Allies Wary as UDA-ODM Pact Shakes 2027 Plans
Ruto allies feel the heat as a UDA-ODM pact gains momentum In Kenya, the political landscape around President William Ruto is quietly shifting as the collaboration between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) gains traction. The evolving relationship is not just a headline for party strategists; it is provoking…
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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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Chadema Rejects Tanzania Election, Framing Curfew as Unfolding Crisis
Overview: Chadema challenges the election results The main opposition party Chadema has rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s reported landslide victory in Tanzania’s elections, arguing that the process did not meet international or domestic standards for a free and fair vote. In the wake of the announcement and the subsequent curfew imposed by authorities, protests erupted…