Africa: All of Africa Today - August 28, 2026

Author: Melody ChirondaPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Uganda

PoliticsCrime & Law

Africa: All of Africa Today - August 28, 2026

Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced plans to run for president in 2031 with the support of his father, long-serving President Yoweri Museveni. In Nigeria, a report indicates that 1,411 kidnapping incidents occurred between July 2025 and June 2026, with nearly $6 million in ransoms, primarily linked to Boko Haram. In Zambia, opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been taken into police custody following a disputed presidential election, facing accusations of national security offenses.

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