January 18
Uganda: Uganda's Elections and the Illusion of Democracy [guest column]
allAfrica
Uganda’s most recent elections were officially declared “peaceful” and “successful,” yet for many Ugandans they felt anything but democratic. When a… Read more »
Uganda: Yoweri Museveni Extends 40-Year Rule With 71.65 Percent Victory
Independent (Kampala)
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner of the January 15, 2026 presidential election, securing a seventh term and… Read more »
Africa: Preliminary Statement - AU-Comesa -Igad Election Observation Mission to Uganda
African Union
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East Africa: Uganda's Museveni Claims Landslide Win As Opposition Rejects Results
Daba Finance
Yoweri Museveni said opposition groups were "terrorists" who sought to overturn Uganda's election through violence, after official results showed him winning a seventh term with… Read more »
Namibia: NNN in Good Health, Says Presidency
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's spokesperson, Jonas Mbambo, has said that she is in good health. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Internet Connection Partially Restored After 5-Day Shutdown
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda restored internet services on Sunday after a five-day nationwide shutdown imposed during the general elections, a move authorities said was intended to curb the misuse of… Read more »
Kenya: 'Raila Is Irreplaceable' - Winnie Odinga Enters ODM Power War
Capital FM
EALA MP Winnie Odinga has declared that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga is irreplaceable, accusing some party officials of scrambling for control and attempting to push others out… Read more »
Uganda: Desperate for a Voice - - in Uganda, Democracy Has Not Lived Up to Its Promise [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Yet, as the military clamps down on ordinary Ugandans desperate for a political voice, and a choice for change, in the wake of an election that followed a typical authoritarian… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Looks Set to Become a Staffrider On the Money Train Riding Back to 1994
Daily Maverick
South Africa faces a return to apartheid-era domestic social arrangements, and back towards the foreign relations of the past, most notably those military strategic alliances with… Read more »
South Africa: City Power Backtracks On Banning Reporting Faults Through Councillors, but Only Temporarily
Daily Maverick
Johannesburg residents often complain that City call centres are not effective. So when City Power told residents they had to communicate with the utility directly, not through… Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Congratulates Ugandan President On Election Victory
SNA
- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, held a phone call today with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, during which he… Read more »
South Africa: Inclusion, Citizen Ownership, Governance and Healing to Guide National Dialogue
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the newly inducted National Dialogue Steering Committee to ensure that the "significant initiative" remains a citizen-led process that is… Read more »
Malawi: Mzimba Hora Held Hostage - Martha Ngwira's Court Maneuvers Freeze By-Election, Betray Voters
Nyasa Times
Mzimba Hora is paralysed--and its people are paying the price--as Martha Ngwira, an MP whose election was nullified for vote buying, clings to power through legal maneuvering that… Read more »
Kenya: 'Raila Cannot Be Cloned' - Ahmednassir Declares ODM Politically Dead
Capital FM
Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi has launched a scathing critique of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring the party politically "dead" following the death of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Serap Sues Governors, Wike Over Security Votes Spending [press release]
Premium Times
SERAP is also asking the court to "compel the governors and Mr Wike to provide detailed reports on the allocation and spending of security votes by their states..." Read more »
Nigeria: 2027: Are There Any Governors Truly in Opposition to Tinubu's Reelection
Premium Times
With 2027 in sight, Nigeria's opposition landscape is rapidly shifting. While many governors openly align with President Tinubu, others offer him tacit support or face mounting… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nat'l Dialogue Enters Final Phase After Inclusive, Successful Process, Says House Speaker
ENA
Ethiopia's national dialogue, which has involved all segments of the society, has reached its critical and concluding phase, according to House of People's Representatives Speaker… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates Denbi Eco Lodge, First Dine for Generations Project
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed early this morning inaugurated the Denbi Eco Lodge, marking the launch of the country's first Dine for Generations project. Read more »
Rwanda: Gisagara VC Rally Past APR in Dramatic Five-Set Comeback
New Times
Gisagara VC maintained their perfect home record in the 2025/26 Rwanda Volleyball League after completing a season double over APR VC with a thrilling five-set comeback victory on… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Meets Puntland Elders in Las Anod, Stresses Unity and Peace
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday met with traditional elders from Puntland in the northern town of Las Anod, underscoring the role of customary leaders in… Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga, Bwanika Fall As NRM Gains Ground in Greater Masaka
Independent (Kampala)
At least 18 incumbent Members of Parliament in the greater Masaka sub-region lost their seats in the January 15 general elections, triggering a major political shake-up and opening… Read more »
Uganda: Ankole Region - Thirteen Incumbents Lose Seats
Independent (Kampala)
At least thirteen incumbent Members of Parliament in the Ankole sub-region lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, marking a major political shake-up across several… Read more »
Uganda: Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North Constituency
Independent (Kampala)
The Kampala District Returning Officer, Rashid Hashakya, has officially declared Erias Nalukoola the winner of the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, securing more than 34,000… Read more »
Uganda: Paul Mwiru Back As NUP Wins 8 Seats in Busoga
Independent (Kampala)
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has expanded its parliamentary presence in the Busoga sub-region, winning eight seats compared to just one in the previous term. Read more »
Uganda: Robert Wandwasi Falls As Mbale Incumbents Lose Seats
Independent (Kampala)
Three incumbent Members of Parliament in Mbale District have lost their seats following the just-concluded parliamentary elections. Read more »
