Uganda
Ugandan intelligence on the trail of Bobi Wine's networks

Uganda
US sanctions against businessman Valerii Copeichin could impact Uganda's air force

Washington has just added to its sanctions list Moldovan businessman Valerii Copeichin, whose company Pro Heli maintains Uganda's Russian-manufactured military aircraft. The decision threatens to hamper the modernisation of the Uganda Air Force.

Palace Intrigues
Azali Assoumani, Jean-Pierre Bemba, Abdourahamane Tchiani, Bobi Wine

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

ComorosOutgoing AU chair Assoumani aims for Sahel tour

DRCElectoral commission boss berated by Bemba

NigerBattle for ambassador's Paris residence

UgandaBobi Wine prepares his political comeback in music

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.

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.