Ugandan opposition leader tried in military court
Lawyers for opposition politician Col. (Rtd) Kizza Besigye question court’s authority over civilians and foreign offenses
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Kenya and Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Ethiopia’s plan to build a port in Somaliland has sparked a dispute with Somalia, leading to increased tensions in the Horn of Africa.
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Kenya’s visa openness ranking declines despite visa-free policy
While President William Ruto’s announcement last year that Kenya would eliminate visa requirements for all African visitors was celebrated, the new system has led to criticism
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Wife doubts justice for ‘abducted’ Ugandan opposition figure
She believes the charges are politically motivated and has called on international pressure to secure his release.
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Controversy surrounds Besigye’s arrest and extradition
The incident has also raised concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and the abuse of power by the Ugandan government.
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Adani: Kenya deal axed, no business impact
Adani also denied involvement in a separate $2 billion plan to upgrade Kenya’s main airport
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Kenyan running star banned for six years
Kenyan distance runner Emmaculate Anyango, a rising star in the sport, has been banned for six years after testing positive for multiple banned substances.
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UN demands probe into Besigye’s abduction in Kenya
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on the Ugandan government to investigate the abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Kenya and to release him immediately.
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Kenya cancels Adani projects amid corruption scandal
Kenya has canceled over $2.5 billion worth of deals with the Adani Group following a US indictment against the company’s founder.
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Ugandan opposition leader abducted in Kenya, held in military jail
Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was reportedly abducted during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend, transferred to Uganda, and is now being held at a military jail in Kampala, his wife Winnie Byanyima said on Wednesday. Besigye, a four-time presidential challenger to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has consistently contested election results citing
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