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At least 12 generals and senior military officers have been detained over the past 15 months under Kainerugaba's leadership of the army, raising questions
Ugandan soldiers have been among the key forces fighting Al-Shabaab, helping protect Mogadishu and maintain control of strategic routes and settlements in southern Somalia.
The outcome was formalised on November 8, 2026, through Ministerial Order No. 25 of 2026 issued by Sudan’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and signed by Minister Mahasin Ali Yaqoub.
In one of his final posts, Muhoozi declared that he was no longer willing to exercise restraint over the matter, warning the person occupying the vice presidency to prepare for an exit.
The nominations were made under Article 174(2) of Uganda's 1995 Constitution, which grants the President powers to appoint Permanent Secretaries.
An attack in Cantine-Aloya, North Kivu, reportedly killed at least 24 civilians and forced Ebola patients to flee treatment. Africa CDC is warning that disrupted care, contact tracing and surveillance could increase transmission risks.
The Uganda Law Society said the provision was being given a wider meaning than intended, allowing prosecutors to pursue individuals over social media content, including allegations of corruption and misconduct by public officials.
Lissu, who chairs Chadema, was arrested on April 9, 2025, and charged with treason over remarks made during a political campaign for electoral reforms ahead of Tanzania's October 2025 General Election.
A three-judge panel at the High Court in Dar es Salaam acquitted Lissu of the more serious treason charge but found him guilty of incitement over his campaign slogan, “No Reforms, No Election”.
The ruling was delivered on Friday in Dar es Salaam, where the court found Lissu guilty of inciting unrest, despite the offence not being among the original charges brought against him. He had initially faced treason charges, which carry the death penalty in Tanzania.
The presidential couple made a striking entrance, with their choice of burgundy, white and brown creating a carefully matched family look that added to the glamour of the occasion.
A three-judge panel sitting at the High Court's Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry delivered the decision on Friday, November 6, 2026, ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a key element of the treason charge against him
The latest declaration introduces another possible turning point in his career, with his anticipated departure expected to bring a new officer into the country's highest military command position.
Lissu faces charges under Section 39(2)(d) of Tanzania's Penal Code, Revised Edition 2022, relating to allegedly forming an intention to threaten or intimidate the government
The earthquake occurred at approximately 12:22 pm East African Time, with its epicentre located 21 kilometres east-north-east of Ushirombo, according to updated information published by EMSC
The decision, announced by a senior Ethiopian official on Wednesday, November 5, 2026, comes amid growing disagreements over Sudan's civil war and renewed fighting involving rebels in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region.
The warning comes amid growing attention to alleged plans for unrest scheduled for November 6, with police insisting they would not tolerate any attempts to disrupt peace
Sarungi also alleged that efforts were underway to create divisions within CHADEMA, warning that individuals advocating what she described as strategic engagement and political compromise could weaken the party ahead of Lissu's anticipated court decision
His sister, Rose Masesa, said he had been unwell for a long time but his condition had improved in recent days, raising hopes that he would soon travel to Dar es Salaam.
The offensive is part of a sustained military campaign aimed at weakening Al-Shabaab's operational capabilities, destroying its positions and preventing it from regrouping
Safaricom launched its Ethiopian operations in 2022 through Safaricom Ethiopia, entering a market where state-owned Ethio Telecom had long held a dominant position.
The Election Commission announced on Thursday, October 15, that parliamentary elections would take place on April 15, followed by the presidential poll a month later, setting the stage for a contest that has already exposed deep divisions between the federal government, opposition groups and regional administrations.
In a letter dated 8 October, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos accused Eritrean forces of advancing as far as 60km (37 miles) into Tigray.
The National Assembly Speaker said EALA should continue to draw its members from the sovereign parliaments of EAC partner states, warning against any move that could weaken the regional assembly or reduce its role.
Speaking during an interview with the media at State House, Mombasa, the President said he had discussed Uganda's refinery plans with President Yoweri Museveni.
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the 10 Eritrean diplomats had been involved in activities that posed “a direct threat to Ethiopia’s national security” and were in breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
King Oyo died last month at the age of 34 after battling cancer. He had been on the Tooro throne since 1995, when he became king at just three years old following the death of his father.
The new route follows a memorandum of understanding and two implementing agreements signed by Kenya and Rwanda in June. The agreements provide the framework for importing, transporting and storing refined petroleum products through Kenya.
Speaking through the Ethiopian Army’s media outlet, Birhanu said Ethiopia’s adversaries had changed their approach, turning to financial support and intelligence operations to fuel internal conflict and interfere with the country’s development.
Adam, who is Besigye’s son, described Rai as his beloved and only firstborn child as he shared the news of his death.