Burundi

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Military & Security

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye warned against a regionalization of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and accused Rwanda of "preparing something" against Burundi, Radio France Internationale reported on Feb. 2. 

Congo: Burundi Warns of Regional War as South African Forces Languish, Uganda Deploys Troops

Politics

The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group progressed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern South Kivu province to the town of Nyabibwe, located 100 kilometers (60 miles) by road from the provincial capital Bukavu, Le Potentiel reported on Jan. 30. 

Congo: EAC Calls for Direct Talks With M23 Amid Rebels Gains, Uganda Adopts 'Forward Defensive Posture'

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Uzbekistan

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Russia

India

The BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, adopted its summit declaration, which noted the creation of a BRICS "partner country" status, Reuters reported on Oct. 23.

BRICS: Bloc Creates Partner Status, Extends Status to 13 Countries

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi announced on Oct. 12 the extension of its joint "Shujaa" operation with Uganda against the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, the Daily Monitor reported on Oct 14. 

Congo, Uganda: Congolese Leader Announces Extension of Joint Operations Against ADF Rebels

Ugandan security forces shot the leader of Uganda's opposition National Unity Platform, Kyagulanyi "Bobi Wine" Ssentamu, in the leg near Kampala, AP reported on Sept. 3.

Uganda: Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Shot During Scuffle With Police 

Kenya

Economics

Nigerian police chief Kayode Egbetokun warned that Nigeria was at risk of facing Kenya-style "Gen Z" protests amid calls by young Nigerians to protest on Aug. 1 on social media using #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, Reuters reported on July 23.

Africa: Kenya's 'Gen Z' Protests Risk Spreading Elsewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa 

A U.N. report found that Uganda had facilitated the transit of M23 rebels and Rwandan forces into the Democratic Republic of the Congo through its territory, Radio France Internationale reported on July 8.

Congo, Uganda: U.N. Report Accuses Uganda of Facilitating Congolese Rebel Groups' Operations  

High-level military officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda agreed to increase funding for joint counterterrorism efforts against the Islamic State-backed Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, Radio Okapi reported on May 8.

Congo, Uganda: Armies To Allocate More Funding To Boost Operations Against ADF

Assessments

Angola

An M23 fighter stands in the foreground as detained Congolese soldiers are loaded onto trucks on Jan. 30, 2025, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Unless the Congolese government agrees to enter direct talks, Rwanda-backed rebels will likely resume their advance toward the city of Bukavu, whose fall would expose Congo to mounting instability, including nationwide unrest and a potential military coup.

Fighting in Eastern Congo Reaches a Crossroads as Rebels Press Southward

Ghana

United States

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United Kingdom

A motorcyclist looks at his phone in front of a National Electoral Council poster promoting the upcoming presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 23, 2024.

Global Elections

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: An Election in Venezuela, Economic Reforms in the U.K.

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Sudan

Cote d'Ivoire

Eritrea

Senegal

Sudan

Togo

People flee their neighborhoods in Khartoum, Sudan, amid fighting between the army and paramilitary troops on April 19, 2023. 

Government institutions in eastern and western Africa remain relatively strong, but potential succession crises, simmering unrest and weak leaders still pose latent risks.

Assessing the Risk of Future African Coups, Part 2: West and East Africa

Snapshots

A Ugandan citizen watches a television broadcast of lawmakers holding a session on an anti-LGBTQ bill in the country's parliament on March 21, 2023. 

Social Issues

The likely adoption of one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws could deprive Uganda of critical Western aid and investment by raising the reputational risks of engaging with the country.

Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Bill Risks Deterring Foreign Aid and Business

South Korea

Portugal

Spain

U.S. and South Korean flags are waved March 10, 2015, in Seoul, South Korea.

The Weekly Rundown: South Korea's President Meets Biden, Lula Pushes Spain on EU Trade

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Republic of the Congo

France

During the final day of the African tour that also included visits to Cameroon and Benin, French President Emmanuel Macron (left) waves to a crowd through the roof of a car in Bissau with Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The French president and Russian foreign minister’s separate trips to Central African countries highlight Paris and Moscow's growing interest in the region, with both leaders pledging increased security and investments.

Making Sense of France and Russia’s High-Level Visits to Africa

Tanzania

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, speaks during the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Feb. 5, 2022.

Security

East African Integration

Congo's ports will grant the East African Community access to the Atlantic Ocean, but the country's overall poor infrastructure and security will limit the volume of trade with other bloc members. 

How Congo's EAC Membership Will Alter Trade in East Africa

Media

Israel

Podcasts

Cyber

Uganda's recent suspected use of spyware to target U.S. diplomats highlights a recent trend of small and medium states expanding their SIGINT capabilities.

Essential Geopolitics: The SIGINT Threat and International Espionage

Columns

On Security

El Salvador

Nicaragua

Hong Kong SAR, China

A demonstration against a Polish parliamentary vote seen as impinging on press freedoms Dec. 19, 2021, in Warsaw, Poland. Crackdowns on independent media and civil society groups pose long-term risks by silencing valuable local information sources and harming the business climate.

Political Instability & Social Unrest

U.S.-China Relations

Crackdowns on independent media and civil society groups pose long-term risks by silencing valuable local information sources and harming the business climate.

The Corporate Implications of Cracking Down on Domestic Dissent

The Jihadist Wars

The Nov. 16 bombings mark a significant escalation in terrorist activity in Uganda.

Essential Geopolitics: Coordinated Suicide Attacks Hit Uganda

Guidance

Ecuador

Peru

A motorist passes a sign for the 8th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party on April 6, 2021, in Havana. The Party will convene April 16-19 against the backdrop of broader Cuban discontent over a deteriorating economic situation,

U.S.-Iran Relations

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Economic Data From China and More Indirect U.S.-Iran Talks

Germany

Members of the National Guard and the District of Columbia police keep a small group of protesters at bay after thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building following a 'Stop the Steal' rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Large technology firms' recent content-moderation decisions will add to long-standing debates regarding their influence over online speech, possibly accelerating global regulatory action.

Environment, Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Large technology firms' recent content-moderation decisions will add to long-standing debates regarding their influence over online speech, possibly accelerating global regulatory action.

Big Tech's Actions After the U.S. Capitol Siege Renew Debate Over Its Power

Landlocked Uganda is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Rwanda and Tanzania to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. The East African country has been recognized as one of the birthplaces of humanity, and its history stretches long into the past. In fact, its recent political trajectory was profoundly influenced by British exploration and colonization at the end of the 19th century. However, its geography and ethnic makeup have had a much deeper effect than British colonialism. For one, the country contains a significant portion of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the world’s largest tropical lake. The lake has provided a transport artery for regional residents for hundreds &mdash; if not thousands &mdash; of years, helping facilitate trade and fasten more shared identities in this region as opposed perhaps to other African regions.    The lake's trade benefits do not make up for the country's lack of easy access to an ocean and the international markets beyond, a situation that increases the costs of imports and exports to provide one of Uganda's chief challenges. In order to help manage this issue, Uganda must maintain positive relations with at least one of its ocean-facing neighbors, Kenya and Tanzania. This helps to explain why the Ugandan government has been a firm believer in regional integration into the East African Community. The fostering of closer ties helps bind the countries closer together in terms of political and economic relations. Relatedly, the shared ties and foreign interest in resources and goods of the region have helped spur infrastructure development in recent years, from which Uganda has benefited.    In addition to external challenges, Uganda must manage its diverse internal ethnographic makeup. The country is home to many ethnic and linguistic groups, providing an additional difficulty in governance. The country’s leaders have not always managed this diversity well, with ethnic clashes and outright cleansing in the past. To overcome these issues, the country has more often than not turned to strongman rule to oversee the political system.

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda, at the borders of Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. 

SITUATION REPORTS

Congo: Burundi Warns of Regional War as South African Forces Languish, Uganda Deploys Troops

Congo: EAC Calls for Direct Talks With M23 Amid Rebels Gains, Uganda Adopts 'Forward Defensive Posture'

BRICS: Bloc Creates Partner Status, Extends Status to 13 Countries

Congo, Uganda: Congolese Leader Announces Extension of Joint Operations Against ADF Rebels

Uganda: Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Shot During Scuffle With Police

Africa: Kenya's 'Gen Z' Protests Risk Spreading Elsewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa

Congo, Uganda: U.N. Report Accuses Uganda of Facilitating Congolese Rebel Groups' Operations

Congo, Uganda: Armies To Allocate More Funding To Boost Operations Against ADF

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