As election season approaches, experts are warning about the importance of protecting online spaces to ensure peaceful, fair, and informed democratic processes. In today’s digital […]
Category: Politics
Luis Fernando Camacho Freed After Nearly 3 Years in Jail as Bolivia Faces Political Shake-Up
Santa Cruz, Bolivia — Right-wing opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho has been released from prison after almost three years in pretrial detention, in a move […]
Uganda’s Ruling Party Endorses President Museveni for 2026 Election
Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has officially endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as its flag bearer for the 2026 presidential election. The […]
TANZANIA: ACT-Wazalendo Candidate Mpina Barred from INEC Offices in Dodoma
There was drama on Wednesday as ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate, Luhaga Mpina, was blocked from entering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices in Dodoma. This […]
Tanzania’s Political Parties Turn to Technology Ahead of October Elections
As Tanzania gears up for its highly anticipated October general elections, political parties across the nation are increasingly embracing digital tools and technological solutions to […]
Kenyan Activists Unite for a New Political Force Ahead of 2027 Elections
A new political movement, the Kenya Left Alliance (KLA), was officially launched this weekend with the aim of fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. […]
TANZANIA: AAFP Pledges 15 Million Jobs in Ambitious Five-Year Plan as Presidential Campaign Kicks Off
The Alliance for African Farmers Party (AAFP) has officially launched its presidential campaign with a bold promise to create 15 million jobs over the next […]
KENYA: Chaos on Return: Journalists Injured, Equipment Stolen in Gachagua’s Homecoming Violence
A number of journalists were violently attacked and left injured on Thursday afternoon while covering the chaotic return of Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi […]
Pressure grows on Tanzania to free victim of domestic violence who has been on death row for 13 years
Human rights groups are calling on the Tanzanian government to release Lemi Limbu, a woman with severe intellectual disabilities who has been on death row […]
What “Protecting the Gains” Means for Uganda’s Security
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) yesterday unveiled President Yoweri Museveni’s latest campaign portrait, featuring a new, potent slogan: “Protecting the gains.” The phrase has […]