KENYA

IEBC Reviewing Passaris’ Recall Petition

The push to remove Nairobi Women Representative Esther Muthoni Passaris from office is now officially underway, marking the beginning of what could become Kenya’s first recall of a sitting Member of Parliament. According to the petitioners, the two-term legislator should be ousted for what they describe as sustained constitutional violations and abandonment of her representative duties. The IEBC has confirmed receipt of the petition and is currently reviewing the document to determine whether it meets the legal threshold. Filed within the constitutionally allowed window, after two years in office and not within the last year of her term, the petition represents a rare attempt to invoke the recall mechanism provided for under Article 104 of the Constitution. No Kenyan MP has ever been successfully recalled. According to the petitioners, Passaris has failed to represent the interests of Nairobi residents, particularly women, faithfully and has instead aligned herself with a regime that has increasingly suppressed public dissent.

(Source: Daily Nation)

TANZANIA

Tulia Ackson, Two Others Shortlisted for Uyole Constituency

The Central Committee of the National Executive Council of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has officially shortlisted three names for the parliamentary race in Uyole Constituency, Mbeya Region, with Dr. Tulia Ackson’s name among those selected. The announcement was made on July 29, 2025, in Dodoma by CCM’s Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training, CPA Amos Makalla, during a press briefing. According to the statement, the vetting process considered several leadership criteria, including candidates’ ability to engage with citizens, their adherence to ethical standards, and their overall contribution to the development of the party and the nation.

(Source: Daily News)

UGANDA

Tension in Sembabule as NRM Reschedules District Structure Elections

There are renewed tensions among National Resistance Movement supporters in Sembabule district, following the rescheduling of elections for the party’s district leadership structure. On 28th July, Dr. Tanga Odoi, the Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, announced plans to conduct by-elections for the Sembabule district party leadership after the earlier polls were called off due to chaos arising from sharp controversies between the main contenders, who also inflamed rivalry among their supporters. According to Tanga, the Commission will organise a second election for the Sembabule NRM district leadership structure on Friday, following the earlier attempt on May 23, 2025, which ended in chaos and scenes of violence among the competing camps.

(Source: The Independent)

RWANDA

Parliament Ratifies the Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Agreement

The Chamber of Deputies has ratified the peace agreement signed on June 27 between Rwanda and DR Congo. The US-brokered deal was signed in Washington, DC, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Congolese counterpart, Therese Wagner, on behalf of their countries. It entails several points, the major one of which is the neutralisation of the FDLR, a genocidal militia founded by remnants of the perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and the lifting of Rwanda’s defensive measures.

(Source: The New Times)

ETHIOPIA

Addis Ababa’s Mandatory Night Trading Law Enforced Without Finalised Guidelines

The Addis Ababa City Administration has begun enforcing its mandatory night trading directive, despite the absence of a finalised implementation guideline, sparking concern among business owners and transport service providers. The directive, issued several months ago, requires businesses in the capital to remain open until 9:30 p.m., while transportation providers, including taxis, must operate until 10:00 p.m. The city administration claims the initiative aims to foster a 24-hour economy and improve access to goods and services during extended hours. However, many traders have voiced opposition to the mandate, citing security concerns, increased labour costs, and limited consumer demand in the evening. “We work in the city centre but live on the outskirts. It’s unsafe and expensive to operate at night,” several merchants noted during consultations. Others emphasised the burden of hiring additional staff and said the risk of financial loss is high. Some have called on the government to provide guarantees or support mechanisms to mitigate these challenges.

(Source: 2 merkato)

ERITREA

President Isaias Afwerki Meets with High-Level Italian Delegation

President Isaias Afwerki met with the Italian delegation, led by Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, and Edmondo Cirielli, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The extensive discussions centred on enhancing bilateral ties and partnership, as well as the continuation of concrete areas of cooperation in various sectors that had been agreed upon between President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy in February 2024. The broad areas of collaboration encompass sectors such as energy, mining, physical infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, Marine Resources, Tourism, culture, sports, Human capital development, economic cooperation, and finance. The two sides also discussed regional peace, security and stability.

(Source: Shabait)

SUDAN

AU Peace and Security Council Condemns ‘Parallel Government’ in Sudan

The African Union Peace and Security Council strongly condemned the announcement of the establishment of a parallel government in Sudan by the “Tasseel” coalition, led by the Rapid Support Forces, and announced its rejection of the move. In a press statement following its 1292nd meeting on July 29, 2025, the Council called on all member states of the African Union and the international community to “reject the fragmentation of Sudan and not recognise the so-called ‘parallel government’, given its dire consequences for peace efforts and the country’s existential future.” The Council also called on everyone to “refrain from providing support or assistance of any kind to any armed or political group linked to the so-called ‘parallel government’ in Sudan.”

(Source: Dabanga)

SOMALIA

Somalia’s Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to Prominent Cleric Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Qatar

Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, paid a courtesy visit to renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Doha, Qatar. During the visit, the Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Sheikh for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him. He also conveyed appreciation for the Sheikh’s heartfelt prayers for peace, unity, and prosperity in Somalia. Minister Abdisalam called upon God to accept the Sheikh’s supplications and to make them a source of blessing for the Somali people and their nation.

(Source: Radio Dalsan)