Uganda

Museveni Extends 40 Year Rule as Half of Uganda Lives in Poverty

Yoweri Museveni was sworn in yesterday for a seventh term as Uganda's president, extending a rule that began in 1986 to at least 2031, as his main rival fled the country alleging ballot-stuffing.

Bobi Wine: “A New Uganda” Belongs to All Ugandans

Bobi Wine’s “A New Uganda” is more than a campaign slogan; it’s a national call for renewal beyond Museveni’s 40-year rule.

New Nile Order: Uganda Stands with Ethiopia Against Egypt’s Control

Cairo's grip on the Nile loosens as upstream nations assert equal rights, setting up a clash between historical claims and sovereign equality of water.

East African Rift: Europe’s New Fallout With Military Rulers

Great Lakes' pushback against Western Europe sounds familiar to anyone watching the Sahel where military regimes have redrawn the rules of engagement.

31 Years Later: Genocide Has a Way of Repeating Itself  

Rwanda marks 31 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, urging global action against denial, hate speech, and impunity.

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Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner

Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home

A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.

Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line

Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.

Sweden’s Growth Pitch Runs Into a Wealth Revolt

As Sweden rehearses burying its war dead, Kristersson's growth pitch competes for voters' trust before Sunday's election and a billionaire's exit .

Venice Festival Turns Screens into Political Battlegrounds

Cultural festivals now face demands for political alignment that test how far artistic freedom can stretch.