Kenya

Isiolo Governor Guyo Pleads Not Guilty

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has pleaded not guilty to all the charges levelled against him in his impeachment trial before the Senate. He entered a not guilty plea as the Senate began a two-day impeachment trial against him. Sixteen out of 18 Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) voted to impeach him on June 26, 2025. The governor faces three broad charges: gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct, and abuse of office.

(The Star)

Tanzania

Tabora RC Warns of Bribery Temptations Heading to the General Elections

The Tabora Regional Commissioner, Paul Chacha, has stirred significant political debate after alleging that some political aspirants have attempted to bribe him to secure favourable outcomes in party primaries amid the looming October general elections.

Speaking before government officials, security and defence forces, and the residents, Chacha issued a stern warning to those candidates, declaring that he will not disregard any attempt to undermine public service ethics through bribery or financial influence. “No amount of money can change my position. I will ensure that the election process is conducted fairly, peacefully, and transparently for the benefit of all the people of Tabora,” Chacha emphasised.

He further reiterated that, as the top government official in the region, his responsibility is to ensure that the elections are free and fair.

(Daily News)

Uganda

Govt Distances Itself from USh 11bn Ndere Cultural Centre Bailout

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has denied claims that it committed to bailing out the Ndere Cultural Centre from its growing debt burden, which now threatens the existence of one of Uganda’s most iconic cultural institutions. This denial comes despite confirmation by Uganda Development Bank (UDB) that the government had, in 2024, pledged to settle Ndere’s now USh 10.8 billion debt.

(The Observer)

 

Rwanda

Minister Nduhungirehe Criticises BBC for ’Whitewashing’ FDLR

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe has condemned the British broadcaster BBC for what he described as continued promotion of the FDLR, a genocidal armed group based in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

On June 27, 2025, Rwanda and the DRC signed an agreement to restore peace in the Great Lakes region, with facilitation from the United States. The accord calls for the dismantling of the FDLR and the removal of Rwanda’s defensive measures at the border, both to be completed within 90 days. However, BBC Gahuza (the Kinyarwanda-language service of the BBC) published an article titled “What the FDLR Says About the Washington Deal Calling for Its Elimination,” which included a summary of an open letter from FDLR leader Lt. Gen. Byiringiro Victor addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump.

(Igihe Network)

 

Ethiopia

Lawmakers Repeal Immunity Clause in Anti-Money Laundering Law

Parliament moved to rescind a controversial provision in a recently ratified anti-money laundering and counterterrorism bill. The bill granted undercover law enforcement agents immunity against prosecution for crimes committed under duress in the course of investigations.

The clause, which does not apply to murder, incited heavy backlash from rights advocates and legal experts when lawmakers first approved the proclamation a few weeks ago. Critics warned the clause promoted a sense of impunity that could lead to abuse and rights violations.

It appears that lawmakers have addressed the concerns, with MPs voting on Monday to repeal the clause following the recommendation of Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee. The proclamation has yet to be published in the Ethiopian government gazette.

(The Reporter)

 

Sudan 

Sudan Summons Refugee Officials Over Graft, Dismissal Claims

Sudan’s interior minister on Wednesday summoned top officials from the State’s refugee commission for an urgent meeting to address claims of widespread corruption, unfair dismissals and improper hiring that have dogged the agency since the war began in 2023.

The Interior Ministry is set to review the Commission for Refugees’ performance amid reports of large-scale administrative violations by senior staff, according to reports published by the Sudan Tribune in March and April 2025.

The officials summoned to Khartoum include acting Commissioner Abu Bakr Ali Saleh, Director of State Affairs Bashir Mohamed Ahmed, and Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs Maher al-Zubair, the report said. The three officials reportedly travelled from Port Sudan on Tuesday.

(Sudan Tribune)

 

Somalia 

Somalia’s Defence Minister Denies Deployment of Troops to Sool and Sanaag

Somalia’s Defence Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, on Tuesday denied reports that the federal government has deployed troops to Sool and Sanaag regions amid escalating tensions between Puntland State and the SSC-Khatumo administration. 

Minister Fiqi dismissed the claims as fabricated and lacking evidence. He criticised the contradictory nature of the claims, pointing out the inconsistency in accusing the federal government of both weakness and overreach. “Some say the government cannot even secure Mogadishu, let alone control distant regions like Sool and Sanaag. Then they turn around and accuse us of sending troops there—it doesn’t add up,” he said. 

The Minister further rejected claims that the federal government is working to dismantle Somalia’s federal system while simultaneously supporting the development of institutions in SSC-Khatumo.

(Somali Guardian)