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Zuma sends special envoy to volatile Burundi
President Jacob Zuma has called for calm in Burundi following week-long deadly protests.(SABC) President Jacob Zuma is sending a special envoy to Burundi to bolster efforts to end the deadly…
President Museveni’s spokesperson Joseph Tamale Mirundi is on his way out of government; Red Pepper has exclusively learnt.
Tamale MirundiThe mortar-mouthed man from Rakai, who refers to himself as Museveni’s barking dog, is under pressure to throw in the towel by his family. The family wants him to…
Woman saves Museveni from lynching
Museveni and his two friends had been arrested by the villagers as they returned from their guerrilla mission. ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX KWIZERA By Faustin Mugabe In mid-1971, Museveni survived death by…
Burundi civil society leader halts demonstrations for Two days.
Burundi protest organisers who have staged six days of demonstrations against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to seek a third term of office have called for protests to be halted for…
Burundi defence chief says will not break constitution
Burundi's defence minister on Saturday said that no one could force the army to violate the constitution or the peace deal that ended a 12-year civil war, and called for…
Russia warns U.N. Security Council on Burundi Crisis.
Russia said on Friday the United Nations Security Council should not intervene in Burundi's constitutional dispute that has sparked the biggest political crisis in the East African state since an…
Uganda Constitution Amendment Bill tabled ahead of Election
The Uganda Government tabled the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2015 providing a series of amendments to the Constitution ahead of next year’s general elections. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob…
Rwanda Generals should learn from Gen Sejusa.
Former Uganda spy Chief General David Sejusa has revealed that his former master President Yoweri Museveni will soon leave power. The former coordinator of Intelligence revealed this yesterday as he…
Burundi Soldier killed as more protests hit the Country.
A Burundi soldier was shot dead by an intelligence officer while at least nine protesters were hurt in renewed clashes in the capital Thursday over a bid by the president…
Rwanda not fit for Global Pan-African Movement.
Rwanda will in July host an Eastern African Pan-African Congress that will bring together 11 regional countries to discuss the advancements of ideology and movement that encourages the solidarity of…