Opposition Rallies Against 80-Year-Old President Museveni’s Bid for Seventh Term in Uganda

Uganda’s 80-year-old president, Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his interest in seeking a seventh term in office with the country’s presidential election scheduled to take place on January 12, 2026. Museveni who has been in power for 40 years, made his bid known when he launched a voter registration last week, a decision which has polarized…

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US Imposes Sanctions on Sudanese Military Leader Amid Ongoing Civil War

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday against Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, on the grounds that he has destabilized the country and undermined moves toward democracy. Under the penalties announced by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, any property or interests owned or controlled by al-Burhan are blocked. “Burhan’s SAF has committed…

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