Kenya 

President Ruto Seeks EU Support on 2027 Polls, Debt Reforms and Kenya’s FATF Grey List Exit 

President William Ruto has welcomed consultations on deploying a European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission to Kenya ahead of the August 2027 General Election, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to democratic governance, accountability and the rule of law. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, 12 November, during a meeting with heads of EU delegations to African countries, Ruto said Kenya was open to engaging with the bloc on election observation arrangements in accordance with the country’s laws and procedures. 

(Source: Citizen)  

Tanzania 

Gov’t Calls for Stakeholders’ Support in Implementing Education Reforms 

The Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adolf Mkenda, has called on education stakeholders, religious institutions and development partners to support the implementation of ongoing education reforms, saying the changes are already underway and there will be no turning back. Speaking at the International Quality Education Conference (IQEC) 2026 in Dar es Salaam today, Prof. Mkenda said the reforms aim to equip learners with practical skills, expand access to education and prepare young people for employment and self-employment. The conference began on 11 November and is scheduled to conclude tomorrow, 13 November. 

(Source: Daily News) 

Uganda 

UAE Lifts Visa Restrictions on Ugandans, Introduces 21-Day Waiting Period 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its suspension of new visas for Ugandan nationals, easing travel restrictions imposed in June 2026 amid concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus in the region. The decision, announced on Wednesday, 11 November, allows Ugandans to apply for visas and enter the UAE, provided they have spent at least 21 days outside Uganda before travelling. 

(Source: The Independent) 

Rwanda 

Nduhungirehe: African Countries Backing Non-African La Francophonie Candidate Defy AU Position 

Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said African countries supporting a non-African candidate for Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) would be going against the African Union’s recommendation. In a post on X on Thursday, 12 November, Nduhungirehe said the AU had endorsed three African candidates for the position, giving African countries the option to choose any of the three rather than support a candidate from outside the continent. 

(Source: The New Times) 

Ethiopia 

African Delegates See Ethiopia’s Medemer as Inspiration for Collective Development 

African political delegates attending the Second African Political Parties Summit (APPS 2026) have highlighted Ethiopia’s Medemer philosophy as a transformative model for collective action, inclusive governance and development-oriented leadership across the continent. They emphasised that political parties must look beyond routine electoral competition and help drive long-term national and regional progress. 

(Source: ENA) 

Sudan 

Burhan Appoints Former Bashir Aide as Eastern Sudan’s Adviser 

The head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Wednesday appointed Musa Mohamed Ahmed, a former assistant to ousted President Omar al-Bashir, as an adviser with the rank of federal minister. Ahmed was also appointed to lead the Eastern Sudan Reconstruction and Development Fund, according to an official decree. 

(Source: Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

Cabinet Approves Agreements, Appoints Senior Officials 

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia has approved several agreements and policies and appointed senior officials to lead newly established government institutions during its weekly meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Addressing the Cabinet, the Prime Minister commended the one-person, one-vote elections held in the country, describing them as a significant achievement in Somalia’s state-building process. He also warned against normalising terrorist groups, saying this could pose serious security risks. 

(Source: SONNA)