Kenya

ODM Vows to Remain in Broad-Based Gov’t to Uphold Unity

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has affirmed that it will stay committed to the broad-based government despite rumours of disunity within the political faction.

Speaking after a party Central Management Committee meeting, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna noted that the party will uphold the late Raila Odinga’s call for a united nation and honour his commitment to partner with the government. He further dismissed reports of divisions within the party, asserting that unity is a top priority and that it will remain steadfast in fulfilling its role of fighting for the people’s demands. 

(Source: Citizen Digital)

 

Uganda

Muntu Calls for Regulation of Gov’t Officials in Boda Boda Business, Moneylenders

Despite Uganda operating a free-market economy, Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate for the 2026 General Election, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Mugisha Muntu promises to tackle government officials who have infiltrated the boda boda industry. He states that civil servants’ involvement in the industry has led to unfair competition for poor Ugandans. Muntu vows to establish a regulatory body and enforce proper handling by moneylenders with fixed lending rates. He also pledged to create a tea regulatory authority to prevent price fluctuations and to fight corruption within the government. According to Muntu, corruption has contributed to the poor state of roads, railway infrastructure, healthcare, education standards, and inadequate power connectivity in villages with power generation centres.

 (Source: New Vision)

 

Tanzania

Gov’t Imposes Curfew, Shuts Down Internet on Election Day Amid Protests

The Tanzanian Government announced a curfew in Dar es Salaam following a tense election day marked by demonstrations and unrest across the country. This is according to Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander, Jumanne Muliro, who declared that the curfew would commence from 6:00 pm, though he did not specify when it is expected to be lifted. Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Alfred Chalamila echoed Muliro’s orders, adding that the police would take action against those seeking to disrupt the country’s peace. Furthermore, a report by BBC News Africa revealed that internet services were shut down, preventing the nation from accessing online services during the polls. Election day was marked by demonstrations, with opposition supporters taking to the streets over what they termed a ‘one-sided election’ and calling for election reforms following the detention of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, which led his party, CHADEMA, to boycott the vote.

 (Source: Citizen Digital)

Rwanda

US, Rwanda Hold Nuclear Power Talks

Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Nsengiyumva, met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Washington to enhance cooperation in energy innovation, focusing on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear power. The meeting, held at the U.S. Department of Energy, highlighted Rwanda’s commitment to diversifying its energy sources and promoting sustainable industrialisation through strategic partnerships in next-generation energy technologies. Both parties discussed investment opportunities in natural gas and critical mineral processing. According to the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), the country plans to construct a nuclear power plant using SMR technology as part of its long-term strategy to increase reliable and clean electricity generation.

 (Source: KT Press)

 

Ethiopia

PM Abiy: No Official Record Exists of Decision That Made Ethiopia Landlocked, Tensions with Eritrea Due to Pretoria Agreement

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR) on Tuesday that there is “no official record or institutional decision” documenting how Ethiopia lost access to the Red Sea, describing the matter as a “legal, historical, and existential question” that must be tackled through peaceful dialogue. Addressing questions from MPs during the second regular session of the HoPR’s fifth year of its term, held on 28 October 2025, Abiy said Ethiopia’s loss of sea access was not decided by the cabinet, parliament, or the public through any legal or consultative process. “If the people did not know, Parliament did not know, and the Cabinet did not know, who, then, made the decision that stripped Ethiopia of its access to the sea?” he asked. “We cannot find a single document explaining how this happened.” 

The Prime Minister emphasised that Ethiopia’s demand for access to the Red Sea is “not a new or emotional issue,” but rather one based on historical and economic necessity. He stated that the issue should not be seen as provocative, emphasising that “it is a question of national existence, a matter of survival.”

(Source: Addis Standard)

Sudan 

RSF Leader Acknowledges ‘Abuses’ After El Fasher Capture

The Commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, on Wednesday acknowledged “abuses” by his troops during their recent capture of El Fasher and announced the immediate formation of investigative committees. In a speech broadcast on social media, Dagalo said he “observed abuses occurring in El Fasher” and pledged to hold “any soldier or officer who committed a crime” accountable. He confirmed that military and legal investigation committees had already arrived in the North Darfur capital to begin their work, emphasising that any trials would be public and immediate. 

(Source: Sudan Tribune)

Somalia

MPs Press Justice Ministry over Accountability Gaps, Insufficient Anti-Trafficking Measures

The Ministry of Justice has undergone a thorough examination by members of a parliamentary committee, who criticised what they described as weak law enforcement, inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, and poor prison oversight during a first-quarter performance review. During a presentation of the Ministry’s performance report on Thursday, October 23, 2025, lawmakers questioned the Ministry’s commitment to recovering misused public funds, ensuring accountability for rights violations, and protecting vulnerable groups in detention, warning that systemic failures could undermine the rule of law and public trust. The Legal and Justice Affairs Committee asked directly how officials were ensuring that “misused public and government financial resources,” as identified by the Federal Auditor General, are being recovered and that those responsible face legal or administrative sanctions. An MP warned that notable economic gains risk being jeopardised by the misuse of funds.

 (Source: The Reporter)