Uganda president says opposition ‘terrorists’ in victory speech
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term at age 81, said Sunday that the opposition were “terrorists” who had tried to use violence to overturn results.
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after ugly scenes mar final
Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award.
Uganda opposition MP tells AFP 10 killed by security forces in his home
A senior member of the Ugandan opposition told AFP on Friday that security forces stormed his home the previous day as the country held elections, shooting dead 10 members of his campaign team.
Uganda opposition leader under house arrest after vote: party
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest on Friday, a day after elections in which early results showed a commanding lead for President Yoweri Museveni as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule.
Uganda votes under internet blackout and polling delays
Ugandans found polling stations still not open hours after voting was due to start Thursday, as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.
Landslide in east DR Congo kills 18
At least 18 people have died while several homes were swept away in a landslide triggered after heavy downpours overnight in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local sources told AFP Tuesday.
Uganda shuts down internet two days before general election
The Uganda Communication Commission has ordered a ‘ temporary’ shutdown of the internet effective today, January 13, 2026, until further notice.
Ugandan opposition denounces ‘military state’ ahead of election
As dark clouds gathered overhead, young and old members of Uganda’s long-embattled opposition gathered for prayers at the home of an imprisoned politician — the mood both defiant and bleak.
American streamer IShowSpeed amazed by Kenya’s modern Talanta Stadium
As IShowSpeed’s helicopter crossed Nairobi’s skyline and Talanta Stadium came into view, the 20-year-old influencer was visibly impressed, an instant that carried Kenya’s urban transformation to millions of viewers worldwide.
ODM to initiate 2027 pre-election talks starting with resident Ruto’s UDA party
The committee instructed ODM leader, Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga, to lead structured discussions, beginning with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
