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Uganda: Bobi Wine nominated for 2026 election, urges Museveni to ‘hand over power’

Pop star-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, was officially nominated on Wednesday (24 September) as a presidential candidate for Uganda’s 2026 general elections, reigniting his high-profile rivalry with long-serving President Yoweri Museveni. The 43-year-old Wine will represent the National Unity Platform (NUP), becoming the sixth candidate cleared by the Electoral Commission. Justice Simon Byabakama […]

Morocco: Merger between Atlanta and Sanad insurance companies takes hold

The merger between Atlanta Assurances and its subsidiary Sanad Assurances took effect Monday as both firms held a joint board meeting. Groupe Holmarcom, owner of the two firms, in a statement said Atlanta will engulf Sanad in a move that will enable the insurance service company to bolster its positioning in the insurance industry in […]

Al-Shabab looses its grip on Somalia, yet more terrorist attacks are expected

Al-Shabab has been on a gradual retreat in Somalia since the announcement of a “total war” against the al-Qaida-affiliated militant group by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in August 2022, and, according to experts, this could be the beginning of al-Shabab’s end. Mohamud announced the “total war” against the group days after it staged a […]