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Burundi Elections: Ruling Party Wins Amidst Economic Crisis and Repression

Burundi's elections, held amidst soaring inflation, fuel shortages, and political repression, saw the governing CNDD-FDD party maintain its grip on power; however, opposition parties reported intimidation and harassment of their supporters.

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Presidents Ruto and Museveni Issue Unprecedented Public Apologies Amidst Human Rights Concerns

Kenyan President Ruto and Ugandan President Museveni issued rare public apologies for past government mistakes, including human rights abuses and suppression of dissent, prompting mixed reactions and raising questions about the sincerity and long-term impacts of these actions.

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Uganda Suspends Military Ties With Germany Amid Accusations of Undermining National Security

Uganda has suspended military ties with Germany, accusing its ambassador of undermining national security by allegedly supporting the opposition and inciting rebellion against President Museveni; the army spokesperson announced the immediate cessation of all military and defense activities with Germ...

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Tanzania Releases Detained Activists After Alleged Torture

Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhaire and Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi were arrested in Tanzania for attending opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial, later found abandoned at the border after alleged torture, highlighting a growing crackdown on political opponents ahead of the October elections...

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Kenya Diversifies Tea Exports Amidst Market Volatility and Geopolitical Challenges

Facing declining tea prices and a ban from Sudan, Kenya seeks new markets in China, aiming for a five-fold export increase by 2030, while simultaneously eliminating intermediaries to benefit farmers, amidst concerns about market volatility.

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Tanzania Deports Activists Observing Lissu Trial

Tanzanian authorities arrested and deported Kenyan and Ugandan activists who traveled to Dar es Salaam to observe the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, citing a lack of legal representation licenses and alleging violation of national laws, sparking regional debate on human rights and judicial ...

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African Nations Condemn M23, Rwanda's Role Questioned Amidst Kabila's Goma Visit

Twelve African nations condemned the M23 rebel group's "alternative administration" in eastern DRC, denouncing its links to the Congo River Alliance (AFC); Rwanda's participation is significant given accusations of supporting M23, while former Congolese President Joseph Kabila's presence in Goma add...

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Uganda Suspends Military Ties with Germany Amid Accusations of Subversion

Uganda has accused German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of subversive activities, prompting the suspension of all military cooperation with Germany, a decision the German Foreign Ministry calls "absurd" and "baseless".

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Pentagon Restricts Press Access, Citing Security Concerns

On May 24, 2025, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new rules requiring journalists to have official escorts when accessing the Pentagon, following recent leaks and drawing criticism as an attack on press freedom.

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Tanzanian President Warns Against Cross-Border Activism After Activist's Abandonment

Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire, detained in Tanzania with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi for attending a CHADEMA leader's trial, was found abandoned near the Uganda-Tanzania border; this follows Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's warning against neighboring countries' interference in Tanz...

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Sudanese Army Claims Victory in Khartoum, Amidst Escalating Conflict and UAE Accusations

The Sudanese army declared the complete liberation of Khartoum State from the RSF, amidst escalating conflict involving long-range weapons and drones, and accusations of UAE military intervention in the May 4th Port Sudan attack, causing widespread power outages and shortages of essential services.

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Tanzania Warns Regional Activists Against Interference

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned regional activists against interfering in the country's internal affairs during the launch of the 2024 foreign policy, instructing security forces to act swiftly against such activities. The new foreign policy includes eight principles, emphasizing nati...

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