Kenya

How Ruto Party Is Dealing With ODM’s ‘Blackmail’

President William Ruto faces a growing political balancing act as the UDA prepares for the 2027 elections, with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) demanding the Deputy President’s seat in any coalition deal. ODM interim leader Dr. Oburu Oginga insists his party will not settle for less than the second-highest office, a stance that has stirred tensions within Ruto’s camp. Leaders from Mt Kenya East, where Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hails from, have warned that replacing him would be “political suicide,” declaring the seat non-negotiable. With ODM asserting itself after Raila Odinga’s death and Ruto striving to hold together a fragile alliance, the president must now navigate competing regional demands while maintaining control of his coalition ahead of the polls.

(Source: Daily Nation)

 

Tanzania

Dr. Haji  reappointed Zanzibar’s Attorney General

Dr. Mwinyi Talib Haji has been reappointed as the Attorney General of Zanzibar. He was sworn in on 6th November by the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi. The ceremony, attended by senior government officials, CCM leaders, religious representatives, and security chiefs, marked Dr. Haji’s continuation in the role following his commendable performance in the previous term. In his address, President Mwinyi urged him to uphold integrity, honesty, and patriotism in serving Zanzibar.

(Source: Daily News)

Uganda

Soroti: Museveni Recounts How UPDF Crushed Otti

President Yoweri Museveni used his campaign rally in Soroti City to emphasise the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) legacy of peace and development, recalling how government forces defeated Vincent Otti’s rebels in Teso nearly 20 years ago. He stated that the victory marked a turning point for Uganda’s stability and credited the NRM’s ideology of patriotism and Pan-Africanism for guiding progress. Museveni urged voters to support the NRM to continue promoting peace, infrastructure, wealth creation, and free education, while encouraging farmers to adopt his four-acre model for prosperity.

(Source: The Independent)

Rwanda

Rwanda, Kenya ‘Finalising’ Defence Pact

Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri, held high-level discussions in Kigali with Rwandan defence and security officials to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The visit, part of a four-day working mission, coincides with Rwanda and Kenya finalising a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at enhancing collaboration in training, regional peace, and stability. Gen. Kahariri met with Rwanda’s Defence Chief, Gen. Mubarakh Muganga, and Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda, reaffirming the historic friendship between the two forces that began after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. He also paid tribute at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and is scheduled to deliver a lecture at the RDF Command and Staff College in Musanze.

(Source: The New Times)

Ethiopia

Africa Must Shape Its Own Future, Says Foreign Affairs Minister Gedion

Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos has called on African nations to actively engage in shaping global affairs, emphasising that the continent must go beyond merely being a bystander in the emerging multipolar world. Speaking at the Chatham House Conference in Addis Ababa, he stated that Africa’s strength lies in unity, institutional capacity, and shared prosperity, highlighting the African Union, regional blocs, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as key frameworks for progress. He stressed the importance of Africa sharing its own stories and defining its leadership in global governance. The conference, organised in partnership with UNDP and Amani Africa, brought together policymakers and experts to discuss how cooperation and innovation can enhance Africa’s strategic influence worldwide.

(Source: ENA)

Sudan 

Al-Burhan Vows To Defeat RSF, Accuses Unnamed States Of Supporting Rival Group

Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has vowed to defeat the Rapid Support Forces and secure the country’s borders, accusing foreign powers of supporting the paramilitary group. Speaking in Omdurman, he promised justice for victims of RSF attacks as the war, which began in April 2023, continues to devastate the nation. With thousands dead and millions displaced, the RSF faces accusations of war crimes, while international calls increase for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and protect civilians.

(Source: Sudan Tribune)