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East Africa in 2025: Political Crossroads and Economic Bets

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As 2025 approaches, East Africa faces critical moments, with Tanzania gearing up for elections, Uganda debating succession, Ethiopia pursuing economic growth, and Kenya grappling with political tensions. Meanwhile, Sudan remains engulfed in conflict. Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Tight Grip on Power Tanzania’s political landscape points to an increasingly authoritarian trajectory as President Samia Suluhu…

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Ruto ahead of Raila as IEBC prepares to declare final results

Deputy President William who vied for the top job on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket was leading on Monday morning even as the electoral commission prepared to announce the final results. Based on tallies so far released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Ruto was ahead of his main competitor Raila Odinga of the Azimio…

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