Uganda
Museveni sets sights on Bobi Wine's strongholds

Uganda
Museveni's election machine starts up gradually ahead of 2026 poll

After 38 years in power, the Ugandan president seems set to run yet again for the country's top job. His ambitious son and the opposition are already preparing for such a scenario.

Uganda
Uganda's intelligence services launch new special unit

A new investigation unit under the authority of military intelligence will focus on monitoring the Ugandan opposition. It could rebalance powers between the army and the police.

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron, Yoweri Museveni

Intrigues big and small: every Tuesday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

Gabon-Kenya Ruto lends a hand to the Commonwealth after coup

Nigeria French trade minister heads to Abuja as consolation prize

Uganda Pastor Patience Museveni builds father's northern networks

Uganda
Museveni lends land in bid to make Uganda a regional hub for Emirati trade

Uganda is allocating more and more farmland to investors from the United Arab Emirates. This is part of Kampala's plan to take advantage of the civil war in Sudan to turn the country into a hub for Emirati trade in the region.

Uganda
Interior minister muscles in as rival presidential hopefuls gear up for 2026 poll

A long-standing ally of Yoweri Museveni, Kahinda Otafiire is backing the president's bid for re-election in 2026. This puts him at odds with "First Son" Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who, like politician-pop star Bobi Wine, is keen to move into State House himself.

The New Guard
Morocco, Kenya, Uganda

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MoroccoGhalia Mokhtari, a lawyer going places with green energy

KenyaJohn Muchiri Muriithi, Visa's East Africa sales rep

UgandaDavid Lewis Rubongoya, Bobi Wine's young teacher

Uganda
Museveni cold-shoulders oligarchs facing legal storm

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is very clearly keeping his distance from two top businessmen who have historically been close to the veteran head of state but who now face a sea of legal troubles.

Uganda
Ronald Mutebi, the king who became Museveni's mediator

The king (Kabaka) of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, demonstrated his allegiance to President Yoweri Museveni on Jan. 26. At the [...]

Uganda
Museveni looking to Muslim entrepreneurs for support

With the approach of the presidential election, the Head of State is trying to curry favour with Muslim businessmen.