A recent surge in opposition arrests, military detentions, and treason charges in Uganda indicates a worsening political crisis. Notably, Erias Lukwago, the former Lord Mayor of Kampala and legal representative for Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been implicated in these developments, which include allegations of abduction and torture of political opponents, according to The Independent.

According to Al Jazeera, it has been over 1,000 days since the onset of genocide and 500 days since Dr. Hussam Abu Safia's detention. The report calls for urgent action to address both issues and secure his release.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there is a planned assassination attempt against him by rogue police in connection with the June 25 Gen Z protests. He has linked this alleged plot to previous attacks, raising concerns ahead of the protests.

A former apartheid-era Askari is set to appear in court facing 15 counts of murder, among other charges. The legal proceedings are part of ongoing efforts to address crimes committed during the apartheid era, according to SABC News.

South African police have arrested more than 16,000 suspects during a nationwide crime crackdown, SABC News reports. According to Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Mukhathi, the coordinated operations dealt a significant blow to illicit trade across the country. Details on the specific charges, duration of the crackdown and the provinces involved were not disclosed, but police framed the arrests as a major success in efforts to curb criminal activity and illegal commerce in South Africa.

Former FCT Minister Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has given Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd.) seven days to provide evidence for an allegation that he planned killings in Southern Kaduna or retract the claim, according to Daily Trust. The dispute follows Musa’s accusation that the former governor took actions that deepened violence in the area. El-Rufai’s camp is demanding proof or a public withdrawal, escalating a public political confrontation.