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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
Melissa Chemam

Spotlight on Africa: Uganda vote and Somaliland recognition roil East Africa

Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, addresses his supporters during a campaign ahead of the general elections, in Mukono district of Kampala, Uganda, on 25 November, 2025. REUTERS - Michael Muhati

In this first episode of Spotlight on Africa for 2026, we look back at a very eventful first three weeks of January. We focus on the recent general elections in Uganda, Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and how both could have implications for the entire East Africa region and beyond.

Over 21 million Ugandan citizens were called to the polls last Thursday in the country's general elections.

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