AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUganda Power Shift at Parliament: Uganda’s Speaker race has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the Patriotic League of Uganda withdrew its backing for Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa, citing Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s guidance and urging PLU MPs-elect to support candidates presented by President Museveni. Museveni’s Seventh Term: Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a record seventh term in Kampala, extending nearly four decades in office after January’s disputed election. Eastern DRC Violence: Amnesty International reports escalating ADF atrocities in eastern DRC, saying most victims are Christians and that abuses amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Africa Forward Summit Momentum: Nairobi’s Africa Forward Summit wrapped with major investment pledges and a push for new partnerships beyond aid talk. Regional Security & Rights: The week also carried warnings of crackdowns on freedoms and ongoing pressure on political space. Transport & Telecom Moves: Uganda launched its first electric commuter bus service in Kampala, while Airtel Africa reported profit more than doubling to $813m.
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