The EastAfrican

Author: theeastafrican.co.kePublished on: May 19, 2026Country: Somalia

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Somalia's electoral dispute is escalating into a constitutional crisis, raising concerns about domestic security and instability in the Horn of Africa. In Kenya, protests against rising fuel prices have paralyzed the country, exposing deeper political tensions. Additionally, Ugandan President Museveni signed a controversial foreign influence law, and Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga died in custody at the age of 93.

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