East Africa
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Ruto Reasserts Influence in Mt. Kenya as UDA Mobilisation Signals Rising Support
Less than a year after his administration faced significant political headwinds, President William Ruto appears to be regaining momentum, reflected in recent poll ratings and sustained United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots activities.
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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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Uganda army denies seizing opposition leader as vote result looms
Wine said Friday that he was under house arrest, and his party later wrote on X that he had been “forcibly taken” by an army helicopter from his compound.
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China offers extensive free-trade deal to Kenya
The deal will allow for 98.2 percent of Kenyan goods to enter China without import taxes, notably eliminating tariffs on its crucial agricultural exports,
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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.
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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.
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Kenya yaepuka sitisho la viza za uhamiaji Marekani, Tanzania na Uganda zatajwa
Maafisa wa Marekani wanasema hatua hiyo inalenga kufanya upya ukaguzi wa taratibu za kuchuja na kuchunguza waombaji, wakisisitiza kuwa wahamiaji wapya wanapaswa kuwa na uwezo wa kujitegemea kifedha na kutoegemea msaada wa serikali
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Polls Close in Uganda After Delays, Internet Blackout
Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout and with long delays caused by technical breakdowns as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his…
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Tanzania, Uganda hit as U.S. pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, Kenya spared
The State Department says the review is meant to ensure immigrants are financially stable and do not become a burden on taxpayers.
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Uganda Election Hit by Delays After Internet Blackout
Some linked the problems to an internet blackout imposed by the government on Tuesday despite repeated promises not to do so.
