M23 SAYS HUNDREDS OF BURUNDI SOLDIERS CAPTURED IN LATEST CONGO OFFENSIVE. (PHOTO).

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 M23 says hundreds of Burundi soldiers captured in latest Congo offensive The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said, as clashes continued despite a warning from the Trump administration. Last week M23 entered the strategic town of Uvira near the border with Burundi, less than a week after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump and affirmed their commitment to a peace deal known as the Washington Accords. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violated the Washington Accords and vowed to "take action to ensure promises made to the President are kept". Rwanda denies supporting M23 and has blamed Congolese and Burundian forces for the renewed fighting. A United Nations group of experts report published in July said Rwanda exercised command and control over t...

UGANDA SETS GENERAL ELECTION FOR JANUARY 15.(PHOTO).


 Uganda sets general election for January 15


Uganda's electoral commission on Tuesday gave January 15 as the date for the country's general election, at which octogenarian President Yoweri Museveni will seek to extend his rule to nearly half a century, Reuters reported.


Now Africa's fourth longest-ruling leader, Museveni's government has changed the constitution twice to remove age and term limits, allowing him to remain in office since 1986.


As in the 2021 election, Museveni's main rival is expected to be 43-year-old pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, who has parlayed his singing stardom to amass a large support base among young voters.


Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, says Museveni won the last election through ballot-stuffing, intimidation of voters, bribery and other rigging tactics.


Ruling party officials dismiss the accusation and say Museveni won through genuine support.


Six other candidates representing smaller parties are contesting the upcoming presidential race, and voters will also elect members of parliament.


A former rebel, Museveni has been credited with stabilising Uganda, promoting economic growth, and combating HIV/AIDS.


But critics denounce his government's suppression of political opponents, human rights abuses and corruption scandals. Officials have denied allegations of rights abuses and say those detained are subject to due process.


Museveni's government hopes the start of crude oil exports next year from fields operated by France's TotalEnergies and China's CNOOC will help propel economic growth into double digits.


Uganda is a significant geopolitical player in East Africa and has troops deployed in Somalia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea as part of peacekeeping, anti-insurgency or military cooperation missions.

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