Tanzania Protests: OPPOSITION SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE
By Nicholas NcubeDODOMA, Tanzania—The violence and tragic loss of life that followed the recent general elections have cast a dark shadow over the nation, raising urgent questions about accountability for the resulting chaos. As newly inaugurated President Samia Suluhu Hassan took office, she offered a decisive assessment that squarely places the blame for the strife […]
HH’s Political Chess Game: Inside the VP Hunt for 2026
LUSAKA – With the 2026 general elections looming, Zambian political corridors are buzzing with speculation that President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) of the United Party for National Development (UPND) is strategizing a major recalibration of his running mate. The widely expected move to replace current Vice President Ms. Mutale Nalumango is seen as an attempt to […]
Uganda’s Security Minister Donates Ambulance to Rural Rukungiri Amid Online Debate
By East Africa 24 News Desk RUKUNGIRI, UGANDA — Uganda’s Minister of State for Security, Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi, has handed over a modified Toyota Noah minivan as a fully equipped ambulance to Bwambara sub-county in Rukungiri District. The donation, made on November 4, 2025, aims to strengthen emergency health services for pregnant women […]
U.S. Pushes English Language Diplomacy in Burundi: A Soft Power Move in Bujumbura
By East Africa 24 News Desk | November 5, 2025 BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI — The United States is intensifying its cultural and educational diplomacy in Burundi through a series of English language initiatives aimed at empowering youth, bridging global opportunity gaps, and strengthening bilateral ties in the Great Lakes region. At the heart of this quiet […]
East Africa’s Social Media Titans: Who’s Leading the Digital Charge?
Social media in East Africa has become a powerful lens through which fame, influence, and culture intersect. From musicians to entrepreneurs, the region boasts personalities whose online presence reaches millions. We profile the six most followed figures in the EAC with over 5 million followers. 1. Diamond Platnumz (@diamondplatnumz) – Tanzania | 18.8M Followers Diamond […]
Health Concerns Loom Over Museveni’s 2026 Bid: Is Muhoozi Ready to Lead the NRM?
As Uganda approaches its January 2026 general elections, the political landscape is increasingly overshadowed by concerns over President Yoweri Museveni’s health and the readiness of his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to step into leadership should the need arise. Speculation about President Museveni’s health intensified in mid-October following unconfirmed reports of his hospitalization due to kidney […]
Federal Republic of Somalia the sore thumb of the region
After decades of conflict, the Federal Republic of Somalia is cautiously moving from fragility toward recovery. The journey remains long and uneven, but significant progress is evident. Governance & Politics President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (in office 2022-) leads a federal government seeking to expand state-capacity, reconcile federal-member states and improve security. The opposition landscape remains fragmented; the […]
Republic of Uganda Sevo’s land
Uganda remains a key player in the EAC: abundant natural assets, strong tourism potential, and evolving political and economic dynamics. Governance & Politics President Yoweri Museveni (National Resistance Movement, NRM) has been in office since 1986 and remains the central political figure. The largest opposition force is the National Unity Platform (NUP) led by Robert “Bobi Wine” Kyagulanyi, whose […]
United Republic of Tanzania the steady giant
As one of East Africa’s biggest economies, Tanzania is navigating an important moment: the path to upper-middle-income status, infrastructure expansion, tourism growth — but also mounting governance and opposition-space concerns. Governance & Politics President Samia Suluhu Hassan (Chama Cha Mapinduzi, CCM) has served since March 2021 after the death of her predecessor. She is the first female […]
