Uganda ruling party, The National Resistance Movement (NRM) marked 37 years since the National Resistance Army (NRA) under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni who captured power on January 26, 1986, after…
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Zambia: Parliament passes law to abolish death penalty
The Zambian parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to abolish the death penalty, a move that would require presidential approval to take effect. Zambia has had a moratorium on the death penalty…
Sudan major parties sign initial transition deal
The military and political parties in Sudan have signed an initial deal that will lead to a civilian-led transition and elections within two years. This will end the standoff that was triggered…
Who Owns Africa? The continuing legacy of neocolonialism
In the late 20th century, a new form of colonialism began to take root in Africa. This neocolonialism has taken many forms, but its essence is the same: African countries are exploited…
Sudan army chief says he will accept any non-partisan government
Sudan’s Army Chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, said Wednesday that the military will accept any non-partisan government that maintains the country’s unity. Al-Burhan’s comments come as Sudan faces a major constitutional…