Uganda: Mubaje Urges Imaams to Promote Unity, Economic Self-Reliance and Peaceful Elections

[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on mosque Imaams to strengthen unity among Muslim communities, embrace economic empowerment programmes and uphold peace ahead of the forthcoming national elections, warning that poverty and internal divisions leave religious leaders vulnerable to manipulation. Source

Uganda: CJ Dollo Touts Judiciary Reforms, New Courts and Digital Systems At National Court Open Day

[Nile Post] Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has highlighted major reforms within the Judiciary, including the expansion of courts, promotion of alternative justice systems and increased use of digital technologies, as key drivers of improved access to justice in Uganda. Source

Uganda: Museveni Promises More Tarmac Roads for Kakumiro As He Wraps Up Bunyoro Campaigns

[Nile Post] President Museveni has concluded his campaign trail in the Bunyoro sub-region with renewed pledges to expand infrastructure and promote wealth creation in the area. Source

Uganda: Next Media Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Through #ichoosepeaceug Campaign

[Nile Post] As Uganda approaches another general election cycle, Next Media has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace and national unity through the continuation of its #IChoosePeaceUG campaign, an initiative that has grown into a consistent national call for calm during politically sensitive periods. Source

Tunisia: Trial of NGO Workers Accused of Assisting 'Illegal' Migration Opens in Tunisia

[RFI] Aid workers accused of assisting irregular migration to Tunisia went on trial on Monday, as Amnesty International criticised what it called "the relentless criminalisation of civil society" in the country. Source

Kenya: Ketraco Signs Sh40.4bn PPP to Expand, Modernise Power Transmission Network

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a Sh40.4 billion ($311 million) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with a consortium comprising Africa50 and Power Grid Corporation of India, marking a major step in the expansion and modernisation of Kenya's power transmission network. Source

South Africa: Safa and Broos Hit Back At Racism Claims

[Scrolla] The Bafana Bafana coach and the South African Football Association (Safa) have strongly denied that he made racist or sexist remarks. Source

South Africa: Zille Slams City Manager for Flaunting Millions in Designer Gear

[Scrolla] Helen Zille is not impressed with Imogen Mashazi's wardrobe. Source

South Africa: South Africa Slams Massacre of Jewish Worshippers in Australia

[Scrolla] The Department of International Relations has slammed the "senseless violence" saying there is no justification for attacking people based on their faith. The SA Jewish Board of Deputies says the massacre was a targeted act of anti-Semitism and has called for local unity. Source

Nigeria: El-Rufai Debunks 2027 Southern Presidency Call Claim

[Premium Times] Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed claims that he announced it was the turn of the Southern region of Nigeria to produce the president in 2027. Source

Gambia: Darboe Urges Gambians to Vote UDP for Responsive Governance in 2026

[The Point] Lawyer A.N.M. Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on Gambians to make a life-changing decision and vote for the UDP in the upcoming December 5, 2026 Presidential election. Source

Africa: Two Years On, UNSCR 2719 On Peace Operations Remains At a Crossroads

[ISS] Amid severe UN budget cuts and US disengagement, the resolution's survival depends on creative diplomacy and stronger African ownership. Source