Kenya

Orengo Accuses ODM Officials of Selling Party to Ruto, Cites Private Meetings

Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused a section of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Linda Ground faction of aligning with President William Ruto, effectively putting the party up for sale.

Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Orengo, who is aligned with the Linda Mwananchi faction, faulted the Linda Ground officials for making key decisions after seeking the ‘approval’ of the Head of State, thereby deepening tensions within the party.

These include ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Governors Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir, whom he accused of convening a meeting to alter the party’s leadership shortly after the death of Raila Odinga.

(Source: Citizen)

Uganda

Parliament Approves Disputed Sovereignty Bill

The contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, was passed in Parliament on Tuesday night after nearly seven hours of heated debate. It capped a legislative process completed in just 20 days, an unusually rapid timeline that has prompted scrutiny of Parliament’s constitutional oversight role.

The passage of the Bill now shifts the debate from Parliament to a broader constitutional and political arena, raising questions about legislative integrity, executive influence, and the limits of state power in safeguarding sovereignty. Introduced by the government through Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka on April 15, 2026, the Bill sailed through, largely on the strength of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s numerical dominance.

Government legislators defended the Bill as a necessary legal instrument to shield Uganda from what they described as growing foreign interference in domestic political, civic, and economic processes. During the debate, Kiwanuka argued that “sovereignty is not an abstract concept; it must be actively protected in a global environment where foreign actors can shape internal political outcomes through funding and influence.” However, opposition lawmakers, led by Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi, warned that the law risks entrenching state overreach under the pretext of national protection.

(Source: Independent)

Tanzania

Gov’t Approves Promotion of 219,042 Workers

The government has approved the promotion of 219,042 public servants for the 2025/2026 financial year, a move aimed at improving morale and efficiency in the public service.

The announcement was made by the Minister of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Ridhiwani Kikwete, during the opening of the Association of Administration and Human Resource Management Professionals’ second Annual General Inclusive Meeting in Tanzania’s public service in Arusha.

Kikwete directed human resources officers across the country to ensure eligible employees receive their promotions on time, warning that delays and negligence would not be tolerated.

He said officers responsible for promotions must ensure all qualified workers are considered and that any challenges involving employees who do not meet the required criteria are reported promptly to his office.

(Source: Daily News)

Rwanda

Kagame Hails Rwanda-Botswana Ties

Relations between Rwanda and Botswana have entered a new era, thanks to President Paul Kagame’s state visit to Gaborone on Wednesday, May 6, where he met his counterpart, Duma Boko.

During the two-day visit, six agreements were signed to cooperate in areas including double taxation avoidance, visa abolition for select passport holders, air services, health, and trade and investment. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

Rwanda and Botswana enjoy warm bilateral relations, with cooperation across several sectors, including diplomacy, mineral resources, defence and security, police cooperation, investment promotion, and agriculture.

(Source: The New Times)

Ethiopia

Ethiopia Rejects Sudan’s Baseless Accusations, Calls for Peace and Civilian-Led Dialogue

Ethiopia has strongly rejected what it described as “baseless accusations” made during a recent joint press conference by the Sudanese Armed Forces, Sudan’s Foreign Minister, and a military spokesperson.

In a statement issued by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government reaffirmed that the people of Ethiopia and Sudan share a long-standing history of friendship and brotherly ties.

The statement accused the Sudanese Armed Forces of overlooking the extensive involvement of Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) mercenaries in the ongoing conflict, alleging that Sudanese military actors have provided arms and financial support to those groups.

(Source: ENA)

Sudan 

IGAD Envoy: Sudan Crisis Internationalised; Berlin Conference to Mobilise Aid and De-Escalate

The five-member mechanism overseeing the civilian track of the Berlin conference stated on Sunday that the Sudanese crisis has transcended its borders and become internationalised, affecting the global community, particularly in relation to international humanitarian law.

The quintet comprising the African Union, United Nations, European Union, Arab League, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is working to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

IGAD Envoy for Sudan Lawrence Korbandy told Sudan Tribune that the Berlin conference is taking place as the international community is preoccupied with tensions in the Gulf, Iran, and Israel. This has marginalised the Sudan crisis, despite it being the continent’s primary conflict, with negative repercussions for Africa and the world.

(Source: Sudan Tribune)

Somalia

Minister of Defence Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Meets Turkish Defence Industry President at SAHA EXPO 2026

The Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held high-level bilateral talks with Prof. Dr Haluk Görgün, President of the Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB). The meeting took place in Istanbul during the SAHA EXPO 2026 defence and aerospace exhibition. This engagement marks a direct escalation of the strategic security partnership between Mogadishu and Ankara, with a strong focus on modernising Somalia’s military architecture and expanding its defence capabilities.

During the summit, the two leaders assessed immediate avenues for defence and security cooperation. The dialogue focused on capacity-building initiatives and the exchange of strategic intelligence to strengthen Somalia’s national defence. By engaging directly with Turkey’s highest defence production authority, the Federal Government of Somalia is securing the advanced technological and logistical frameworks necessary to maintain sovereign territorial control and neutralise asymmetric threats across the Horn of Africa.

(Source: SONNA)