Uganda’s Electoral Commission has banned mass campaign rallies and encouraged aspiring candidates to campaign through the media. The commission said the country’s general elections will
Category: Politics
Magufuli pledges for fair Democracy
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has vowed to allow “free and fair” elections as he seeks a second term in October’s general election. He told politicians
Burundi court rules president-elect should be sworn in
Burundi’s Constitutional Court has ruled that President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye should be sworn in as soon as possible as the country’s next head of state. Pierre
Ethiopian leader’s term extended because of coronavirus pandemic
Ethiopia’s upper house of parliament has agreed to extend the prime minster and government’s term in office beyond October because elections have been delayed. Polls
Gen Tumukunde to head opposition in 2021 elections
KAMPALA- Presidential hopeful Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde has said he was imprisoned by the establishment due to his divergent views and urged opposition to unite
Huge crowds rally to demand Mali president steps down
Thousands of people in Mali have taken part in a protest calling on President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita to step down due to the escalating jihadist
BOBI WINE: Museveni wants to divide People Power
Hon Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has called on supporters of his People Power pressure group to stop demoralizing each other through minor fights. In
Malawi VP’s campaign convoy stoned
The convoy of Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima has been stoned in Phalombe, which is in the south of the country. It is the home area
Tanzanian opposition MP found guilty of sedition
Tanzanian opposition politician Zitto Kabwe has been found guilty of sedition and given a one-year suspended sentence. But he would liable to further punishment if
Corona Virus to decide the fate of 2021 polls – Museveni
President Museveni has said the decision to hold 2021 elections will depend on the advice of the scientists working to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.President Museveni’s