Centuries ago, Niccolò Machiavelli warned in The Prince that rulers who govern through personal power must constantly prevent subordinate centers of influence from becoming independent poles of attraction. In modern political science, this is understood as the core logic of competitive authorita
Since the ceasefire took effect on April 8, Iran has cleared at least 50 entry points to 18 different missile sites damaged during the war, CNN reported on Thursday.The access points were bombed by U.S. and Israeli air forces during the war to prevent Iran from launching missiles stored in
Uganda’s State House has cleared the air on reports that President Yoweri Museveni has directed immigration authorities to urgently verify the citizenship status of four recently appointed ministers amid allegations that they may possess citizenship of countries other than Uganda.A suspi
Unverified reports circulating on social media have alleged that Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi experienced delays upon arrival at Budapest Airport in Hungary due to concerns linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of the DRC.According to the claims, P
The newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has moved to calm speculation over possible tensions in his working relationship with his junior minister, as Uganda’s latest Cabinet reshuffle takes effect under President Yoweri Museveni.Balaam, who now heads
The appointment of five ministers from the Busoga sub-region to Uganda’s new Cabinet has sparked optimism and heightened expectations among residents and leaders, who are now demanding greater focus on youth employment, infrastructure development, education, agriculture and the recovery of Buso
Journalist Simon Kaggwa Njala has stirred political debate after questioning President Yoweri Museveni’s latest Cabinet appointments, suggesting the final list may have deviated from an earlier intended lineup.Speaking shortly after the announcement of the 2026 Cabinet, Njala argued that
His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,I write this open letter at a defining moment in Uganda’s governance journey, following the recent Cabinet reshuffle and swearing-in of ministers. This renewed administrative phase presents an opportunity to r
Political analyst David Soita Masinde has cast doubt on the stability of the newly unveiled cabinet by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, warning that the list could be subject to multiple revisions amid internal power struggles.In a statement, Masinde claimed the cabinet announced for the
Government is preparing regulations that will require all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Uganda to be licensed and permitted under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, in what officials describe as a major step toward formalising the country’s fast-growing e-mobility sector.
