Kenya 

Raila’s Unfinished Business: Broad-Based Deal, NADCO and New Demands to Ruto Ahead of the Road to 2027 

The political partnership between President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is approaching a critical stage as UDA and ODM prepare a joint manifesto and negotiate an electoral alliance ahead of the 10 August 2027 General Election. The discussions centre on ODM’s demands for greater political representation and the implementation of recommendations by the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), which helped lay the groundwork for the broad-based government arrangement. 

(Source: Daily Nation) 

Uganda 

Uganda Gives Mining Firms 14 Days to Clear Billions or Risk Losing Licences 

Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has given mining licence holders 14 days to settle outstanding fees or face licence cancellation and prosecution. The list of defaulters includes Kilembe Mines, Woodcross Mining Company and the state-owned Uganda National Mining Company. The arrears cover mineral rents, royalties and late lodgement fees. 

(Source: Monitor) 

Tanzania 

Dr. Saqware Wins SADC Insurance Leadership Position 

Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority Commissioner Dr. Baghayo Saqware was elected vice-chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee of Insurance, Securities and Non-Banking Financial Authorities on 7 October 2026. The appointment strengthens Tanzania’s role in regional financial regulation, with insurance penetration rising to 2.11 per cent of GDP in 2025, up from 1.99 per cent in 2022. 

(Source: The Citizen) 

Rwanda 

Ramaphosa Congratulates Rwanda on 10-Year Formula 1 Deal 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Rwanda and President Paul Kagame on securing a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. Ramaphosa offered South Africa’s support as Rwanda prepares to build a circuit in Bugesera, potentially marking Formula 1’s return to Africa since 1993. 

(Source: The Reporter) 

Ethiopia 

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Military Incursions Across Three Tigray Zones 

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of deploying ground troops and mechanised units up to 60 kilometres into its territory across three zones of Tigray. In a letter to the UN Security Council dated 8 October, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos urged the Council to condemn the alleged incursions, warning that Ethiopia would defend its sovereignty amid escalating border tensions. 

(Source: The Reporter) 

Sudan 

UN Condemns Deadly RSF Drone Strike on Sudan Displacement Camp 

The United Nations has condemned a drone strike blamed on Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) near a displacement site in Blue Nile State, which killed at least 31 civilians, mostly women and children, and injured dozens. UN humanitarian coordinator Denise Brown called for accountability, warning of continued attacks on civilians already displaced by fighting. 

(Source: Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

Prime Minister Hamza Calls for a United Front Against Extremist Ideology in Somalia 

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has urged citizens to unite against Al-Shabaab, stressing that military operations must be complemented by religious engagement and public awareness campaigns to counter extremist ideology. Speaking at a national conference in Mogadishu on 14 October 2026, he also commemorated the victims of the 2017 bombing. 

(Source: SONNA)