Anyone who challenges Uganda’s longtime leader faces the full force of the state, the wife of a jailed veteran opposition leader warned Saturday, urging authorities to release her unwell husband for treatment.
Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers ratcheted up tensions.
Zambia suspended vote counting nationwide on Friday following reports of violence in some districts, the electoral commission said.
Kenyan president Dr William Ruto has renewed his criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of financing the Opposition in an attempt to undermine his administration.
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has adjourned the treason case against CHADEMA Chairman Tundu Lissu until Monday, 17/08/2026, after the prosecution requested more time, citing a health emergency involving one of its witnesses.
Lissu ameendelea kupinga kuahirishwa kwa kesi hiyo akidai kuwa upande wa Jamhuri umekuwa ukiomba kuahirishwa kwa kesi mara kwa mara bila Mahakama kuchukua hatua dhidi yao.
The 26-year-old witness, whose identity was withheld by the court for protection, made the remarks while responding to questions from Lissu after being examined by state prosecutors.
Police said the men had been travelling from Arusha towards Babati, about 166km away, to attend a funeral when they lost their way.
Shahidi wa kificho katika kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili Mwenyekiti wa CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu, ameieleza Mahakama Kuu kuwa ana hofu ya kutoa ushahidi wake hadharani, akisema suala hilo ni “very sensitive” na kwamba wafuasi wa chama hicho wanaweza kuwa na hasira naye licha ya kuwa na mahusiano mazuri na Viongozi wakuu wa Chadema.
Kenya’s Electoral Commission, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has announced the colours of the ballot papers and the corresponding ballot box lids to be used in the 2027 General Elections.
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