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Mogadishu Restores Order After Constitutional Clashes
The violent escalation—the deadliest political gridlock to paralyze the capital in years—was directly ignited by a deep-seated constitutional standoff over President
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FALLOUT: BBC Details Dramatic Ouster of Uganda's Speaker Anita Among Amid Sweeping Anti-Corruption Raids
The Illicit Trails: Smuggled Luxury Assets and Parliament Bank Account
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Freshly elected Amuria MP still detained after arrest at former Speaker Among’s home
Ms Etilu recently won the Amuria District seat, succeeding Suzan Amero, who stepped down after serving three consecutive terms since 2011.
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SSENYONYI RETAINED AS LEADER OF OPPOSITION AS NUP UNVEILS INCLUSIVE 30-MEMBER SHADOW CABINET
KAMPALA — Just days after the official commencement of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, the leading opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), has firmly reappointed Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) for the 2026–2031 legislative term.
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MUSEVENI UNVEILS 2026-2031 CABINET: STRATEGIC SHIFTS AND CORE RETENTIONS SIGNAL CONTINUITY
KAMPALA — Following his swearing-in for a historic new term earlier this month, President Yoweri Museveni has officially announced his much-anticipated Cabinet lineup for the 2026–2031 legislative term. The new structure, unveiled by State House late Tuesday night, strikes a calculated balance between bedrock stability and targeted institutional shake-ups designed to tackle emerging domestic pressures.
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A New Era at Kololo: Jacob Oboth-Oboth Sworn In as Speaker of the 12th Parliament
The gates of the 12th Parliament of Uganda have officially swung open, bringing with them a sweeping change in legislative leadership. In a highly anticipated first plenary sitting presided over by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth was decisively elected as the new Speaker of Parliament, securing a commanding 441 votes.
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A New Legislative Era: Jacob Oboth-Oboth Voted Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament
Oboth-Oboth’s path to the prestigious head of the August House became highly visible following rapid structural realignments within the ruling political apparatus. The MP for West Budama Central, who previously served with distinction as the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, managed to secure overwhelming backing ahead of the vote floor.
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How Closed Primaries Are Breaking American Politics
As independent voters become America’s largest political bloc, both parties are tightening control over who gets to choose nominees and who gets pushed out.