How successive regimes in Uganda have deprived Busoga Kingdom of right to citizenship, self-esteem

How successive regimes in Uganda have deprived Busoga Kingdom of right to citizenship, self-esteem

During his earlier reign as Kyabazinga, Sir William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope II liberated Kyabazingaship from the Busoga Lukiiko, made it Kyabazinga of Busoga, appointed a Katikiiro like that of Buganda and tried to make what was a political institution a hereditary institution.

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German minister’s plane fails to land in Djibouti for lack of permit to fly over Eritrean airspace

German minister’s plane fails to land in Djibouti for lack of permit to fly over Eritrean airspace

Djibouti was the first stop of Baerbock’s three-day trip to East Africa, where she is scheduled to hold talks on the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Kenya and South Sudan are the next destinations on the agenda.

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Public debt management head quits as Kenya grapples with inability to access foreign credit  

Public debt management head quits as Kenya grapples with inability to access foreign credit  

Kenya has been tackling acute liquidity challenges caused by uncertainty over its ability to access funding from financial markets before a $2 billion Eurobond matures in June this year.

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Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy leads way in world’s first white rhino IVF pregnancy

Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy leads way in world’s first white rhino IVF pregnancy

Northern white rhinos, which despite their name are actually grey, used to roam freely in several countries in east and central Africa, but their numbers fell sharply due to widespread poaching for their horns.

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Busoga in Uganda is a classic case of how rogue regimes can deprive a people of their right to good life

Busoga in Uganda is a classic case of how rogue regimes can deprive a people of their right to good life

Today, for example the cluster of districts of Busoga, where the real local power and authority lies, rather than in the Kyabazinga’s government, collects taxes, but have to send it to the centre and then hungrily wait to be given bits to maintain their administrations, roads, schools and health facilities. The result is that the quality of roads, schools and health facilities has plummeted.

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Implications of Museveni’s Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship on Uganda politics

Implications of Museveni’s Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship on Uganda politics

One thing is true. Throughout President Museveni’s rule, especially since 1996 when he surrendered himself to elective politics, Opposition politicians have not been allowed to enjoy free political association and/or activities while the President rules. Theirs has been strictly controlled and regulated so as not to adversely affect the President hold onto power.

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Egyptian President Sisi warns Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia or its security

Egyptian President Sisi warns Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia or its security

Ethiopia’s current main port for maritime exports is in the neighbouring country of Djibouti.

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Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term after disputed vote

Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term after disputed vote

Tshisekedi took the oath of office in a stadium in the capital Kinshasa that was packed with supporters waving small flags, government officials, African heads of state and other foreign envoys including from the United States, China, and France.

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How ‘educated fools of Uganda’ thrive in Museveni’s tyranny, unethical and immoral politics

How ‘educated fools of Uganda’ thrive in Museveni’s tyranny, unethical and immoral politics

Simply put, educated fools are people who have tonnes of academic achievements to their credit and are full of bookish knowledge, but have very little practical experience and common sense. They lack real knowledge, wisdom, understanding and insight.

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UN report details how ethnic violence in Sudan’s West Darfur left up to 15,000 Masalit tribesmen dead

UN report details how ethnic violence in Sudan’s West Darfur left up to 15,000 Masalit tribesmen dead

The monitors also described as “credible” accusations that the United Arab Emirates had provided military support to the RSF “several times per week” via Amdjarass in northern Chad. A top Sudanese general accused the UAE in November of backing the RSF war effort.

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