A coalition of 20 civil society organisations has strongly criticised President William Ruto over what they describe as profane and divisive public statements, warning that such conduct undermines the dignity of the presidency and erodes public trust in leadership. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday following a meeting in…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, according to the country’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). While not all parties are expected to make the final cut, the registrations signal broad interest among Haitians eager…
Somalia has adopted a new constitution that will, for the first time, allow lawmakers to be directly elected by the public, marking a significant shift in the country’s governance system. Previously, clan heads and elders elected lawmakers, who in turn voted for the president. The new framework, passed on Wednesday…
Uganda headed to the polls on Thursday amid heightened tension, as President Yoweri Museveni appeared set to extend his four-decade rule under conditions marked by an internet blackout and a heavy security clampdown on opposition groups. Public anxiety was evident across the country. The Daily Monitor published a full-page guide…
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has issued a stern warning to Tanzania, outlining specific conditions that the government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan must meet to address serious concerns over human rights, civil liberties, and post-election violence. In a statement released on Friday, December 5, 2025, CMAG highlighted reported…
Egypt’s long-awaited parliamentary elections have drawn a crowded field of political parties yet most share a common stance: firm support for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Voting began on Monday, nearly two years after Sisi secured his third and final six-year term under the country’s constitution. The election, which spans several…
The United States Embassy in Tanzania has issued a security alert urging American citizens to remain indoors as protests erupt across the country following the commencement of the general elections on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy confirmed reports of demonstrations…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Raila Odinga, where he presented a special gift to Mama Ida Odinga in honour of the former Prime Minister’s memory. In a message shared on his official X account…
Tanzanian music icon Ali Saleh Kiba, popularly known as Alikiba, has urged older generations particularly those aged 80 and above to embrace life with joy and gratitude, drawing inspiration from the late Raila Odinga’s long and accomplished journey. Speaking in Nairobi on Saturday, October 18, 2025, ahead of his scheduled…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s long-time bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta, delivered a moving written tribute during the State Funeral Service at Nyayo Stadium, recalling nearly two decades of unwavering loyalty and deep personal connection with his late boss. Ogeta reflected on their 18 years together, describing the bond as one that…