In the upcoming Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) presidential elections, incumbent Felix Tshisekedi will once again run against opposition leader Martin Fayulu. Measures are being taken to pressure the Congolese government into holding a fair election with integrity.

Madagascans took to the polls on November 16th, though opposition parties are concerned about the legitimacy of the election, believing that the incumbent, Andry Rajoelina, is staging an institutional coup.

Uganda has captured the leader of the Allied Democratic Forces, accused of killing tourists in Queen Elizabeth Park. His arrest demonstrates that authorities are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of both tourists and residents.

M23 fighters launched an attack near Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on October 26th, leaving thousands of residents displaced. With an election coming up, the ability of these displaced residents has been impeded, thereby disrupting the democratic process of the DRC.

Zimbabwe authorities have halted a rescue operation to search for miners that were trapped following a mine collapse on September 30th. The rescue operation itself has been questioned as the team was improperly equipped and not well trained, putting rescuers in danger during the rescue process.

The U.S. and Kenya have signed a security deal to guide defense relations between the two countries. Additionally, Kenya has also announced its intent to lead a multinational peace mission to Haiti, which will come with various obstacles. Kenya's ability to navigate the challenges will determine the success of the mission.

On Tuesday, Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame announced in an interview with Jeunea Afrique that he plans to run for another term in 2024. Despite exceeding the constitutional term limits, an amendment passed in 2015 will allow him to run for two additional five-year terms. This would extend his time in power until 2034, adding to recent trends from African leaders changing their constitutions to retain control.