At 92, Cameroon’s Paul Biya Seeks Eighth Term in Power
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, already the world’s oldest head of state at 92, has announced he will run for re-election in October, potentially extending his 43-year rule for another seven…
Read moreMpuuga Holds Back on Presidential Bid Announcement Ahead of Democratic Front Launch
Mathias Mpuuga, the former Leader of the Opposition in Uganda, has delayed announcing whether he will run for the presidency of the newly formed Democratic Front (DF), saying he will…
Read moreMuhoozi Throws Weight Behind Mpuuga Amid Opposition Shakeup
Uganda’s political landscape took another intriguing turn this week as the country’s top military officer publicly pledged protection for embattled former opposition leader Mathias Mpuuga. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief…
Read moreMinister Musasizi Bets on Development Record as He Guns for Fourth Term in Rubanda East
State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi has officially begun his campaign to return to parliament as Rubanda East’s representative for a fourth consecutive term. The long-serving legislator launched his bid…
Read moreFDC Kicks Off Nominations as Aspirants Flock for Party Flag
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) officially launched its nomination exercise on Monday, opening the door for candidates seeking to represent the party in next year’s general elections. At the…
Read moreDigital Irony: Tanzania Bans X Over Porn While Officials Keep Tweeting
Tanzania has announced it will block access to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over pornographic content. Information Minister Jerry Silaa confirmed the decision, saying the…
Read moreAll Eyes on Museveni: Can Presidential Address Defuse Uganda’s Political Time Bomb?
The air in Uganda feels heavy with tension these days. As President Museveni prepares to address the nation, ordinary citizens, politicians and foreign diplomats alike are all watching closely. The…
Read moreNUP Headquarters Swamped as Thousands Jostle for 2026 Election Tickets
The National Unity Platform’s headquarters in Makerere Kavule turned into a political beehive this week as thousands of aspiring candidates descended on the party offices to submit their nomination forms.…
Read moreSpeaker Among Vows Unshakable Loyalty to Museveni in High-Stakes NRM Race
The battle for one of the most powerful positions in Uganda’s ruling party has taken an interesting turn as Speaker of Parliament Anita Among declared her complete loyalty to President…
Read moreFinance Minister Kasaija Announces Final Run in 2026 Elections
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has declared that he will seek re-election in the 2026 general elections, marking what he says will be his final term in active politics. The long-serving…
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