Tag: East Africa
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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 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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Uganda Votes: What to Expect as Museveni Looks to Extend Four-Decade Rule
Overview: A Nation at a Political Crossroads As Ugandans head to the polls, the country stands at a critical juncture. The election is widely anticipated to extend President Yoweri Museveni’s nearly 40-year hold on power, despite a campaign already marked by violence and a climate of uncertainty. Voters, civil society groups, and international observers are…
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Uganda Elections: Museveni’s Decades-Long Rule Likely to Extend
Uganda’s Election: A Test of Record and Resolve As Uganda heads to the polls, the nation stands at a crossroads familiar to many observers of East African politics: a presidential contest that could extend Yoweri Museveni’s nearly four-decade grip on power. With campaigning shadowed by violence, arrests, and security crackdowns, the vote is being watched…
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Uganda election: Museveni seeks fifth term amid violence and security crackdowns
Overview Uganda is preparing for a national vote that survey analysts say could extend President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade hold on power. With campaigning marked by reports of violence and heavy security presence, the election framework has raised questions about fairness, media access, and the ability of citizens to vote freely. The Campaign Landscape Traditionally dominant…
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Kenya-based groups warn of broad impacts after US withdrawal from global bodies
Overview: The US pullout and its ripple effects Kenya-based organisations have issued strong warnings about the possible consequences of the United States withdrawing from more than 60 United Nations bodies and other international organizations. They argue that the move could erode global cooperation at a time when cross-border action is crucial for addressing shared challenges—from…
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Uganda Elections Explained: Pop Star vs Autocrat Battle
What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential rematch Millions of Ugandans are voting in a closely watched presidential election that pits a former pop star turned opposition champion against a long-serving incumbent who has governed the country for nearly four decades. The contest is unfolding against a backdrop of intensified government pressure on dissent, media restrictions,…
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NBC’s Maruhubi Terminal: A Catalyst for Zanzibar’s Growth Story
Opening the Gateway to Zanzibar’s Economic Transformation In a bold move aligned with its strategic mandate, the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zanzibar’s economic transformation by financing the Maruhubi Terminal project. This initiative, positioned at the heart of the island’s growth story, is designed to unlock new value across transportation,…
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Drama at PCEA Nyonjoro: Worshippers Bar Elders from Church
Background to the Standoff In what began as a routine Sunday service, tension rose at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Nyonjoro in Nakuru County. Early on Sunday, worshippers gathered at the church gate, and a decision was made to bar elders from entry. The incident unfolded in the space of a few hours,…
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China Rejects Security Fears as Motivation Behind Somalia Visit Delay
Background to the Visit China has refuted online reports alleging that security concerns forced the postponement of Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s planned visit to Mogadishu. The trip, which had been anticipated as a symbol of China’s growing engagement with Somalia and the broader East African region, was widely discussed in regional and international media before…