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Is Uganda’s Museveni preparing his son for succession?

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni promoted his 49-year-old son to top commander of the army, in a move that signals he is preparing him to succession. Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been touring the country to “spread patriotism” among Ugandans, in a clear violation of a law that bans serving army officers from partaking in […]

Sudan: Ousted president Bashir in court over corruption charges

Former president of Sudan Omar al-Bashir is appearing this Monday before court in the capital Khartoum where he is facing corruption charges.   Bashir was forced out of power in April when security forces withdrew their support for his regime after months of popular protests. He was charged in June with illicit possession of foreign […]

Any ECJ decision backing separatists will trigger heavy repercussions for Europe- Financial Times pundit

Morocco would not remain arms crossed if the European Court of Justice gives up to the Algerian-backed separatist front that is challenging a deal that covers products from the Moroccan Sahara in EU trade, agricultural and fisheries deals, an energy pundit said. If the ECJ backs the separatist front with a ruling this could have […]