Somalia announces presidential elections for May next year
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term ended earlier this year and his government declared a "transition period" in May, despite an agreement with the opposition on holding elections.
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Fresh electoral disputes derail Abayita Ababiri LC1 repeat election
Rutaro said the decision followed complaints from a section of voters that several people who had lined up behind the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Fred Mulumba, were not on the voters' register.
Power, money: suspected political hits surge ahead of South Africa polls
At least 43 people were killed in 45 suspected political attacks in the first nine months of this year, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC).
My world almost came to an end, says Speaker over iron sheets scandal
Oboth described the issue as one of the most embarrassing episodes of his political life as it was repeatedly used against him by Opposition MPs, including Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi.
Balyeku makes U-turn, withdraws application recalling witnesses
Balyeku, who lost to Dr. Timothy Lusala Batuwa of the National Unity Platform (NUP), had requested the trial judge at the Jinja High Court, Justice Vincent Wagona, to recall four of his witnesses and himself to tender in their physical original polling station declaration of result forms.
Mauritanian PM reappointed hours after resignation over power outages
Mokhtar Ould Djay's resignation after more than two years in office came after President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani received a report Thursday detailing multiple shortcomings leading to the blazes in August.
Commonwealth chief pledges support for Uganda's Parliament
In a statement released by Tayebwa's office, Botchwey promised to work with Parliament on issues that the Deputy Speaker raised.
Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Petrol had been even cheaper before President Bola Tinubu, seeking re-election in January, removed costly fuel subsidies at the beginning of his tenure -- turning the price at the pump into a major political hot potato.
Ukraine races to secure energy supplies ahead of winter
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Moscow targeted electricity and oil and gas facilities 76 times in the week since Donald Trump announced a supposed "energy ceasefire".
Trump rallies on Republican turf as midterm fears mount
With 15 days until the November 3 vote, Trump's rally on the outskirts of Wichita called for voters to show up and support Senator Roger Marshall, who is locked in a dead heat with Methodist megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton.
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Parliament questions 121 Ugandans in Russian Army
Akantorana was reportedly taken to Balashikha, where he was allegedly forced to sign a military contract. He was subsequently deployed to the frontline in Ukraine, where he reportedly escaped from a bunker and surrendered to Ukrainian troops.
Ugandans in Khartoum mark 64th Independence anniversary, reaffirm solidarity with Sudan
In his keynote remarks, Ambassador Ssemuddu honoured those whose courage and sacrifice secured Uganda’s independence and paid tribute to the leadership of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, acknowledging the Government’s continuing efforts to advance peace, development and regional cooperation.
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Besigye getting treatment at Lubowa health facility
The source said Besigye is responding “very well to treatment” and that doctors have cleared him to see a few visitors of his choice as he recovers. “Yes, he is doing so well, and he is able to communicate on what he wants and who he wants to see. But of course, in consultation with a team of specialised doctors who have been attending to him over time,” the source said.
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Sh56m walkway, Sh38m kitchen expose corruption in Buliisa
At Kihungya Health Centre III, Barugahara questioned the reported sh110m expenditure on painting a three-room block. He estimated that four jerrycans of paint, each costing sh350,000, would amount to sh1.4m, excluding labour. He also inspected Kihungya Seed School, where the Government has reportedly spent sh3.2b over five years, leaving only sh70m on the district account. The acting CAO, Levi Musinguzi, said the project was 90% complete.
Bugweri accountant held over impersonation, extorting civil servants
Police cautioned members of the public, particularly civil servants, against individuals who impersonate government officials to solicit money or promise to interfere with investigations.
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New details emerge on Saleh-Besigye talks
“What I say now, efforts on the side of Besigye have been made, and are still being made. All I know is that from Gen. Saleh’s side, efforts are being made to settle this issue because at the end of the day, healing is very important. Besigye must get out of prison, recover fully, and start engaging with the community,” Ogenga said. The discussions, he added, aim at exploring a political resolution to the case involving Besigye, his aide Obeid Lutale and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer, Capt. Denis Oyaa Oola.
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Otunnu’s quest for UN top job
As the inaugural Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict (1998–2005), Museveni told world leaders that Otunnu placed the protection of war-affected children firmly on the Security Council agenda and established the monitoring and reporting mechanism under Resolution 1612 (2005).
Parliament urges Govt to reactivate LDUs amid rising insecurity
Dedan Mubangizi, the MP of Buwekula South in Mubende, told Parliament that five people had been killed and five others critically injured in a series of attacks on households in his constituency last Friday and Saturday.
Trump takes out political frustrations on Zelensky, Ukraine
Trump has said his goal is to reduce pressure on the sectors that backed him in large numbers in 2024, such as agriculture, livestock farming and road transport.
Brazil's Lula accuses Meta of election interference
In a statement, Lula's campaign reported instances where platforms owned by Meta -- the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram -- allegedly restricted the distribution of his content.
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