Zimbabwe Constitution Limits Presidential Terms.
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Calls have grown in Zimbabwe to change the constitution and let President Emmerson Mnangagwa serve more than two terms. Mnangagwa has said he does not want to stay in power longer.
The 2013 Zimbabwe Constitution only allows presidents to serve for two terms. Mnangagwa's second term ends in 2028, and he cannot run again without changing the constitution.
To extend term limits, Parliament must take these steps:
1. Publish the exact changes 90 days before any vote.
2. Hold public hearings to get people's views.
3. Pass the changes with a two-thirds majority in both houses.
Even with these steps, the changes would not apply to Mnangagwa. The constitution blocks...
Court Rules in Favor of Opecprime in Nakawa-Naguru Land Dispute.
KAMPALA, Uganda—The Commercial Division of Uganda's High Court has ruled for Opecprime Properties Limited. The case was against the Attorney General and concerned a breach of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Settlement Agreement.
The Hon. Lady Justice Harriet Grace Magala presided over the case. It concerned developing the Nakawa-Naguru Satellite City, a project that aimed to make the area a modern urban center.
The dispute started in 2007. Opecprime Properties Limited and the Government of Uganda had a Public-Private Partnership Agreement. Opecprime was to develop the Nakawa-Naguru area into a satellite city.
However, there were disagreements about how to implement...
Patriotic League of Uganda Plans Peaceful Protest Against Parliament.
KAMPALA, Uganda - The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) met at their Naguru headquarters in Kampala on Friday. They finalized plans for a February 10 protest against Parliament.
The protest is in response to what PLU calls Parliament's mishandling of proceedings involving Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
Last week, the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee summoned the CDF to explain his controversial tweets, which included threats against opposition leaders Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and Dr. Kizza Besigye.
Muhoozi rejected the summons and called for protests against Parliament, accusing it of corruption and mismanagement.
In a...
DRC Confirms Death of North Kivu Military Governor.
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - The DRC has confirmed the death of Major General Peter Cirimwami. He was the military governor of North Kivu. Cirimwami died from injuries he got near the front line between Goma and Sake.
The Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) announced his death on Friday in Kinshasa. It comes as M23 rebels step up their attack toward Goma. This raises fears of a regional crisis.
Major General Cirimwami was coordinating the defense against M23. He was badly hurt on Thursday while visiting troops.
He was taken to Kinshasa for treatment. But he died from his wounds.
"He fell with a weapon in his hands," the FARDC statement said. This shows his active role on the...
DRC Vows to Escalate Fight Against M23 After General's Death.
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - The DRC plans to step up its fight against M23 rebels. This comes after the death of Major General Peter Cirimwami, North Kivu's Military Governor. He died from injuries near the front line between Goma and Sake.
President Félix Tshisekedi led a meeting of the Higher Defense Council on Friday in Kinshasa. The government laid out a strong military response to the growing security crisis.
President Tshisekedi ordered the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) to chase the "forces of aggression to their last stronghold." He wants them pushed far from Goma, said Major General Sylvain Ekenge, an army spokesman.
Major General Cirimwami's death was...
UN Peacekeepers Shell M23 Rebels Near Goma.
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 24, 2025 - UN peacekeepers have shelled M23 rebel positions near Sake. They want to stop the group from moving toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu.
MONUSCO is working with Congolese and Southern African forces, a major step forward in the fight to secure the region.
"In the past 48 hours, MONUSCO heavy artillery fired on M23 positions in Sake," MONUSCO said on Friday.
The goal is to secure key areas, protect civilians, and halt M23's expansion.
The attack follows the death of Major General Peter Cirimwami. He was North Kivu's military governor. He died from injuries on the front line near Sake.
MONUSCO has moved forces around Goma. It is...
French Companies to Invest $4 Billion in Uganda by 2025.
KAMPALA, Uganda—French companies plan to invest $4 billion in Uganda by 2025. The investments will focus on key sectors like water, energy, agriculture, and mining, creating jobs and building local skills.
"French companies will be the top investors in Uganda in 2025," said French Ambassador Xavier Sticker. "They will account for more than half of foreign investment."
The investments will total $4 billion over the next three years. "The companies bring jobs, skills, and trade opportunities," Sticker said. "They help Uganda create more value in its production."
French companies in Uganda already employ thousands of people. They provide 46,000 hours of training each year.
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Ugandan Troops Take Control of Key Territory in Eastern DRC.
BENI, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jan. 17, 2025 - Ugandan troops have taken control of Lubero in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The move aims to counter the growing threat from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
The deployment comes after repeated requests from Kinshasa to Kampala. It is an important step in efforts to reduce ADF violence in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
UPDF troops moved south from Butembo earlier this week. They secured Lubero and set up a strong presence in the area.
UPDF commanders worry the ADF may target the Bahema ethnic group. The ADF has increased attacks in recent months.
UPDF officials said their mission is to...
A big raid in Nairobi and Athi River took over 200 million shillings worth of minerals. The raid targeted people selling minerals illegally and happened in a neighborhood and an industrial area.
Three people from other countries and one Kenyan were arrested. The police found many bags of valuable minerals, such as iron ore, copper, zinc, and lead. Some of these are used to make car batteries, and they are worth a lot of money.
Hassan Joho, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, was there during the raid. He said, "These minerals are very valuable. But we are not getting any money from them. The sellers have not been paying taxes."
The police also found a spectrometer, which is used to find radioactive minerals. This shows the scale of the...
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