Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has cruised to another incredible 99%-plus victory in the country’s presidential elections. The latest results showed he had amassed 99...
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Kenya: Protesters Now Demand Ruto’s Resignation in 48 hours
Ruto grabs a cup of tea during a break session of the Cabinet meeting in May 2024Kenyan protesters have demanded President William Ruto to resign, just hours after he bow...
The cult of personality: Political parties thriving on individuals
In an alarming trend, political parties are increasingly relying on the charm and charisma of individual leaders to propel them to power.This phenomenon has sparked conce...
What TikTok got wrong about America
Its adoption of an aggressive stance towards Congress over its forced sale legislation backfiredCOMMENT | NANCY QIAN | TikTok is now one of the biggest stories in busine...
The erosion of Western diplomacy
How there is an increasing reliance on war and sanctions as the main instruments of Western foreign policyTHE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Western nations are facing...
The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County
EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty ImagesFor all his promise, Barack Obama was a man of few accomplishments before being elected to the highest office in America. But he actua...
Parties gear up for 2026 elections amidst growing Museveni monarchy concerns
No ExcerptAs the 2026 elections loom on the horizon, political parties across the nation are gearing up for what could be a pivotal moment in Uganda's political landscape...
Uganda’s government by loot
Why we need to rethink the ethics of our inherited state institutions and the democratic politics that underpin them.THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | The revelations...
Russian football hooligans trying to overthrow Vladimir Putin as Russia heads to polls
EXCLUSIVE: The attitude in Ukraine and the West is, to an extent, that "my enemy's enemy is my friend", says Professor Michael Clarke.Denis Nikitin, also known as Denis K...
Mao to Museveni: Prepare for peaceful hand-over
What you need to know:A cross-section of political observers yesterday welcomed a call by Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao asking President Museven...