A draft agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda proposes partnering with the U.S. and other stakeholders to reform mineral supply chains, improve transparency, and attract investment following a peace deal struck in Washington in June 2025. The framework aims to align regulatory, environmental, and economic reforms with global standards.
Uganda’s opposition is considering an unprecedented “twin candidature” featuring Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu and Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) for the 2026 presidential election. The proposed alliance aims to unite support across regional and generational lines in a coordinated challenge to President Museveni’s decades-long rule. Talks among opposition parties are ongoing, with hopes of forming a single, powerful coalition.
A group of young NRM leaders has appealed directly to President Yoweri Museveni, urging him to revise the planned format of the upcoming Youth League elections. They argue that holding elections at the district level favors wealthy candidates and compromises transparency, calling instead for a centralized, supervised process to ensure fairness and equal access.
Former President Joseph Kabila has announced his return to active politics in the Democratic Republic of Congo, pledging to restore peace and national dignity amid rising political tensions. His comeback comes as legal challenges and the approaching 2028 elections set the stage for a high-stakes power struggle.
Uganda’s opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), has raised alarm over the alleged abduction of its School of Leadership coordinator, Doreen Kaija, who was reportedly taken from her home by armed men in unmarked vehicles. The incident has reignited fears of politically motivated arrests as the country heads into a tense pre-election period.
Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Prof. Edward Nuwagaba has unveiled a reform agenda aimed at attracting global investors, including tax incentives, capital market liberalization, and sustainability-linked policies. Speaking at the UK-Africa Investment Summit, he positioned Uganda as a stable and forward-looking destination for private capital.
