Ethiopia: A minister without a home

“Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appoints Getachew Reda as East Africa Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister with a rank of Minister” (Office of the Prime Minister, 11.04.2025).

Getachew Reda, the ousted Interim President of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration (TIRA) has now been appointed as a Minister and Advisor for the Prime Minister. That means the Prosperity Party and the PM has trust in the fallen leader and former renegade of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).

TPLF who has left Reda behind and has now encircled him or anyone in alliance to him. They have ensured the demise of Getachew Reda and enlarged the fraction of Debretsion Gebremichael. That’s why he lost the Presidency and also isn’t trusted in Mekelle.

This is why his appointed and is a man of the leadership in Addis Ababa. They have worked with him since the Pretoria Agreement and has built a relationship. That’s why Abiy wants him around, as Reda knows how TPLF works and his been an insider. This makes him an asset for Abiy, as he wants to consolidate power and has also signed a new agreement with TPLF, which ensnares them by giving them the new interim President of the region.

Getachew Reda has gotten into a safe haven and a honourable office, but that with a cost. As his not a fellow comrade in Mekelle. His a man who seems to be selling out and doing so for his own cause. He has tried to powerplay the TPLF and lost. Reda who knew who he went after and should know they would get ahead of him. There was no way Abiy would save him and outmanoeuvre the TPLF. No, instead he first let him fall and now later appointed him into another position. That’s just showing that Abiy trusted him and see him as an ally.

Reda isn’t at home in the Prosperity Party, neither is he in the TPLF. His a man without a home right now. Unless his starting his own or joining the PP. That is where his heading and wanting to rebrand into the PP for Tigray or something. Alas, then he would run a briefcase operation to advance the “Medemer terror” in Tigray. However, that is better than nothing, I suppose.

The PM got a fighter and now his theirs. We can wonder how this will play out, but Reda’s role in the TPLF is over. His now one of them and become a puppet of Abiy. Peace.

Tanzania: “No Reforms, No Election” is Treasonous

“CHADEMA national chairman Tundu Lissu was arrested on April 9, 2025 in Ruvuma region shortly after addressing a “No Reforms No Election” campaign rally. So far, there has been no official statement from state agencies regarding the reason for his arrest, a statement he made earlier on April 3 at an internal party meeting in Dar es Salaam. In the speech, Lissu stressed that CHADEMA is ready to “disrupt elections” that do not follow the principles of fairness, and made it clear that “inciting rebellion” is part of the political struggle for real change, citing the example of the late Nelson Mandela. Reports from within CHADEMA indicate that Lissu has already been transported to Dar es Salaam. Party leaders and activists have called on the Government to explain the reasons for his arrest, insisting that the move is political and aims to suppress the voice of the opposition” (Wannachi TV, 10.04.2025).

So, if the Opposition wants to change laws and legislation in Tanzania, that’s now illegal? So, if the Opposition wants to boycott an election, because the state and the ruling regime doesn’t want to amend laws ahead of the polls… that’s illegal too?

That’s the vision and what I see coming in Tanzania, as CHADEMA leader Tundu Lissu is now charged with treason for starting the campaign of “No Reforms No Election”. This is what has happened and is evident for everyone to see.

This is what the Chama Cha Mapundzi (CCM) is willing to do. The President and her ruling party is working in this manner. The CCM is a party who is changing law for their own interests. Magufuli did it and we know the current President will do the same. They are using the state machinery and the state organizations to stifle, stop and make it hectic for the opposition to operate. That is well known, and we all can see it coming.

The current leadership and state in Tanzania won’t make things easy for the opposition. No, they are willing to destroy and annihilate them. That’s what the CCM are willing to do, as they have such strict laws, rigid way of monitoring them and keeping them under code. Therefore, the next election is made for the continuation of the CCM regardless of who is opposing or being the alternative to them.

That CHADEMA wants reforms are natural, as the CCM has just ensnared and issued further rules, which is enlarging and ensuring the longevity of the CCM. They are in-charge and not willing to allow others to takeover from them. Nevertheless, we know that this is a futile operation, as the CCM isn’t willing to budge. They rather try to assassinate Lissu again… than giving some sort of way to him or anyone else. Peace.

Dr. Kizza Besigye returned to the High Court [after being behind bars for 142 days on the 11th April 2025 without a proper trial or due process]

“The High Court found the sureties presented by Dr Besigye and Hajj Lutale to be substantial and noted that they had met the other bail requirements. However, the presiding judge declined to grant bail, citing the grave nature of the charges and the fact that investigations are still ongoing” (Daily Monitor, 11.04.2025).

“Therefore, although, I find that the applicants have satisfied all the relevant requirements for grant of bail such as proving that; they have fixed places of abode, have substantial sureties, are first time offenders with no criminal record and are of advanced age, the application for bail is denied for the following reasons;

(i)The charges against the applicants are amongst the gravest if not the gravest on our statute books, the offences are alleged to have been committed in various locations in Uganda and in other countries requiring more time and resources to conclude investigations than is normally the case in offences alleged to have been committed only in Uganda.

(2) Owing to the fact that the investigations are ongoing, the interests of justice at this point dictate that the application for bail is denied on this occasion because there is the likelihood that the applicants if released on bail while investigations are ongoing, owing to the grave nature of the offence may fall prey to the temptation to interfere with the investigations” (Judge Rosette Comfort Kania – ‘Besigye and Another v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 113 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCRD 16 (11 April 2025), 11.04.2025).

Oh Lord have some mercy on our souls, they don’t know what they do. They are just continuing the case and just pushing him to stay behind bars indefinitely. That’s just the reality of the case that is pending, the lack of evidence or proof. We haven’t seen any witnesses or proof to keep Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Lutale, as they are political prisoners who has been kept behind bars since November 2024.

Dr. Kizza Besigye and fellow associates has now been behind bars for 142 days and will continue to be so. The Bond and the Bail has now been blocked. The state who has made up the charges and done so to justify it to the courts. The authorities and the state is using the instruments they have to keep him behind bars.

This is just political prosecution and doing so to send a message. As they want to criminalize and penalize someone without any proof or justification to do so. They have pinned him with these charges and keeps him behind bars. Just to tell the citizens that this can happen to you and they are doing so into the run-up for the 2026 elections. It is all well schemed and planned. So, we can all get the gist of it.

They are just telling everyone that if you dare to challenge, speak up or even organize against the state. You can end up in prison like Besigye. That is the memo, and we should all be resolute about this injustice. As he is standing tall and is a victim of his own enterprise. Since he has dared to be a voice of reason and that’s why they charge him with treason. Peace.

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South Sudan: IG is trying to force a “coup d’etat” within the IO

“We, the SPLA-IO forces under Sector 6 Command in Western Equatoria State, categorically reject and disassociate ourselves from the recent statement issued by a group of individuals in Juba claiming allegiance to Amb. Stephen Par Kuol as a replacement to our legitimate Chairman and Commander-in-Chief, H.E. Dr. Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon, PhD, the First Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan. Amb. Stephen Par Kuol lacks the military and leadership credentials required to lead this movement. He has no direct connection with the SPLA-IO forces on the ground and has not participated in our armed struggle. Furthermore, we regard his sudden emergence as a politically motivated move, orchestrated by external actors to destabilize the SPLA-IO and weaken the leadership of H.E. Dr. Riek Machar. It is important to state that Amb. Stephen Par is not a South Sudanese by origin but rather an American national who only arrived in South Sudan after the peace agreement, seemingly to pursue personal interests rather than contribute meaningfully to the liberation cause” (Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba, Sector 6 Commander, SPLA-IO Forces – Western Equatoria State – ‘Ref: SPLA-IO Position on Recent Claims by a Group of IO Members in Juba’ 10.04.2025).

There is now an open rebellion or inciting to take the SPLM/A-IO away from the house arrested leader Dr. Riek Machar. That is the plan of the SPLM-IG at the moment. This is the move that President Salva Kiir Mayardit and VP Benjamin Bol Mel is trying to pull off.

This isn’t shocking, as Kiir have tried this before and that was with Taban Deng Gai. Now the next subject of his trying to conquest and weaken in the IO is Stephen Par Kuol. That is evident by the movement of Kuol and how his launching himself as the Interim Chairman, as Machar is incarcerated.

This is move that is done to thwart the IO and totally make it into a puppet and a organization that follows directly command of J1 and IG. That’s why Machar is in legal trouble and investigated at the moment. As this the scapegoat for the rise of Naath White Army. They are using this armed rebellion to twist the arm and try to forge a change of leadership from within. That’s done while one of their key leaders are detained and others are so as well. Therefore, the IG isn’t even clever about it.

That Par Kuol is doing this now is showing what sort of man he is. He is ceasing the moment and has no trouble to betray the incarcerated and the ones suffering as a result of the actions of IG. He would rather take the coins and the accolades away from other. Just so he can be the next leader of IO. That’s who he is and what he has become.

The IG isn’t being wise about it either. It is so evident what is happening, and everyone can read the tea leaves. The ones advising Kiir and the IG on this haven’t learned how to do clandestine operations like this. Because nothing is credible or legit about it. Just a proof of how mismanaged and misguided the IG is at the moment.

To push for Par Kuol now just shows what sort of affair the arrests and detentions of IO really is. As they are political gambit for the consolidation of power. It wasn’t done for “national security” or any other excuse the IG has to offer. No, this was all done for the Juba elites to get their new king and weakening IO to ensure longevity of the IG. Peace.

Opinion: Another envelope for the MPs

“A section of Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), independents, and opposition parties have reportedly received 100 million shillings each from President Museveni as a cash gift” (Signal FM 88.1, 08.04.2025).

The 11th Parliament isn’t any different from the others. The Members of Parliament who already have a huge wage-bill, allowances and perks within their offices. They are paid for everything and every sitting. Their job is the most paid position and for the hours of work they have to put in.

This isn’t the first time the MPs are getting 100 million shillings to sway the vote. The MPs are trading their integrity or ethical backbone to vote for two legislations, which is what the President and his inner circle wants. That is giving the state the legitimacy and legalising the use of Court Martial to try civilians. Also, other issues that fits the bill too. That’s who they are and what they have become. If the President wants something, he will get, even if he must pay these people to do it.

This is apparently the “Correct Line” and the NRA Way. This is who the National Resistance Movement (NRM) are and NRM leaning Independents are joining the team. Also, the opposition MPs who has already sold out and are prepared to jump ship as well. There are a plethora of MPs accepting the 100 million shillings for services rendered.

It is really unique when MPs are sneaking in at night to pick up the 100 million shillings. That just shows their heart. As they know the price and cost of doing so. They are accepting the fate and being a token soldier that is paid off. That’s who they are and what they have become. Just awaiting their next payment and additional pay for voting in the right direction. That’s who the MPs are, and this is paid out of the “confidential funds” of the State House. Just showing why they needed additional funds and don’t care about doing their actual work.

The MPs aren’t abiding to principles or anything like that. No, they are willing to get bought and enjoy the perks of voting in favour of the President. They are just people are bought and subjects of the President. That is who they are and what sort of legislators they are.

The NRM showing who they are… and the MPs are purchased for a reason, and they are serving the interests of the Head of State. That’s all. Peace.

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Eswatini: The Prime Minister’s Personal Spy Novel

“Jeremy Liang, the Taiwan Ambassador allegedly provided funding amounting to over R40million to Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini, part of the money was then used to pay Zimbabwean fugitives who tricked the PM saying they will provide State Intelligence services. As previously reported by this Swaziland News, Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini stands accused of issuing diplomatic passports to three (3) Zimbabwean fugitives; Elvis Mugari, Kudakwashe Muchero and Simbarashe Muchero, he was using these fugitives as his own ‘State Intelligence Unit’ after refusing to adhere to genuine advise from State Security experts urging him to terminate ties with these fugitives as they were not credible. After this publication investigated and subsequently exposed the fugitives’ dealings with the Prime Minister, the PM had already paid over R2million public funds to the Zimbabweans, these monies were allegedly meant for security upgrades” (Zweli Martin Dlamini – ‘REVEALED:Taiwan funds Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini’s Zimbabwean fugitives State Intelligence services, over R40million allegedly looted in security upgrades’ 08.04.2025, Swaziland News).

Mbabane is where things are happening, in the Kingdom where the King has total and absolute power. King Mswati III have appointed a Prime Minister and as a custodian of the government that he trusts. As his subject, Russel Mmiso Dlamini has caused controversy. Not like the Taiwanese Ambassador is new to this and has allegedly done similar things before too.

That’s why the PM should be careful, and these sorts of reports doesn’t come out of nowhere. The King should do more checks and ensure the Envoy or Diplomat from Taiwan acts accordingly too. As his supposed to have bribed Members of Parliament too earlier in the year. Therefore, the PM could easily have asked to access similar funds too.

The Ambassador and the Government can claim the funds are supposed to do one thing, but it was wasted by the Prime Minster. The King doesn’t have any accountability and transparency of his wastage of funds. The appointed leadership of King are learning from his example. That’s why the PM is allowed to act alike the King. Instead of wasting taxpayers’ money, his wasting funds given from the Taiwan to Eswatini.

This story if true is a spy novel and a movie in itself. As the PM was willing to take the money and create his fake security detail with fugitives. That is just a mesmerizing story. This sort of story needs to be told and be amplified. There are so many detail, dirty-money and wheeler-dealing that its epic. This was done by the appointed leader who is entrusted this office by the King.

King Mswati III should ring him in, but that’s if his care and such. We know the King isn’t allowing the opposition party PUDEMO to sing songs or eat chicken. However, he allows his PM to eat and play spy-games. Peace.

Ethiopia: The TPLF has bowed down to Abiy with the appointment of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Tesfay

Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede Tesfay have today been appointed as the President of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration (TIRA). The loyalist and fellow cadre of Debretsion Gebremichael’s fraction of the Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF). The ones following and supporting Getachew Reda lost out and he had to step down.

Even if the Prime Minister tried to get eligible President’s for TIRA through email. He still had to accept the fate of the TPLF-D and take in the Commander-in-Chief of the Tigray Defence Force (TDF) and a man that Debretsion trusts. However, the TPLF have signed yet another deal now the Federal Government, which is weakening its strength yet again.

Prime Minister Abiy got an agreement and that keeps the TPLF to keep law and order. That will limit its freedoms and liberties, as it must move and keep up with the Federal Government. That is part of the agreement and acceptance of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Tesfay as the TIRA President after Getachew Reda.

The President has now to not only have to adhere to the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement or the Pretoria Agreement but also must follow the minutes of today’s agreement with the Federal Government. This is adding power and weakening the mandate of the TIRA.

The TPLF and Lt. gen. Tesfay have now signed a new agreement, and they have to adhere to the stipulations in it. Those stipulations were made by the Prime Minister, and they couldn’t negotiate these terms. That means they had to just accept it to get their man in office. This is what happened here, and the losers are the Tigray region. As the TPLF and the new President just must follow the party line or the whims of Addis Ababa. Mekelle isn’t free or able to think on its own.

The people of Tigray should look at what TPLF and the Lt. Gen. accepted today. They signed a second agreement and that will hold them on strings with the PM. That is the gist of it all. They are now bound for the second time and the PM is keeping them in order. This is the gist of it, even if he didn’t get the person of his choice. He still got to order them around and will have that ability from now on. Peace.