Africa

Ugandan Opposition Leaders: Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye with for UN Secretary General Koffi Annan in London

Ugandan top opposition leaders, Amama Mbabazi and Dr Kizza Besigye have agreed to form a coalition and run an unified campaign against Ugandan long-running president Yoweri Museveni.  The decision was made during a meeting held in  London and facilitated by former UN Secretary General Koffi Annan' foundation. 

Based on the agreement known as "Statement of Principles", signed by Mbabazi  and Dr Besigye on October 29, 2015,  the two camps decided to “go into the

Rwandan prisoners present a gift to Paul Kagame

"Rwanda, while it has made remarkable progress over the last decade against all odds –increasing economic growth and youth literacy, dramatically lowering child and infant mortality –has not kept pace with progress on the political front. There have been unmistakable efforts in that country to stifle critical voices in civil society, in the media, and in the political opposition. And those who speak out often live in fear and face harassment or intimidation. Some have simply disappeared. While we celebrate Rwanda’s progress, of course, sustaining it will require trust in the people and the respect for democratic process and fundamental human rights.

President Kagame has repeatedly stated his commitment to respect the constitutional term limit, and the United States expects him to keep his word,"  Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall during her trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She

Congolese Opposition Leader Moise Katumbi

Following  a series of desertions of high ranking ministers and inner circle members of Joseph Kabila, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  tycoon Moise Katumbi finally joined the movement on September 30, 2015.

He followed another heavyweight and closest Joseph Kabila's backer, Olivier Kamitatu,  who allegedly has closest personal and family ties.