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International election observers have voiced unease over the involvement of Uganda’s military in the conduct of the country’s recent general election, warning that public directives issued by senior defence officials could weaken confidence in the democratic process. In their assessment of the

President Donald Trump has once again placed transatlantic relations under strain after issuing a fresh warning that links future trade penalties against Europe to his long-standing interest in Greenland, a move that has unsettled diplomats and markets alike. In a statement shared

Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election after securing 71.65 per cent of the total votes cast, according to official results released by the country’s electoral authorities. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi,

The use of internet shutdowns during elections is increasingly coming under fire across Africa, with political actors, governance experts, and human rights advocates warning that the practice risks weakening democratic institutions and eroding public confidence in electoral processes. Across the continent, governments

Ugandan authorities on Saturday moved to ease public anxiety after confirming that opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, remained at his private residence in Magere, Wakiso District, amid heightened security restrictions that have fuelled widespread speculation. Police spokesperson

Uganda woke up to renewed tension on Friday after at least seven people were killed in overnight violence in the central part of the country, just hours after national elections that appear to have secured President Yoweri Museveni another term in office.

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has drawn international attention after revealing that she handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to United States President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House, describing the moment as deeply symbolic for

Kenya has reached a preliminary trade understanding with China that could significantly expand its access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, with up to 98 percent of Kenyan exports expected to enter China duty-free once a final agreement is concluded.