# Africa: All of Africa Today

> Rwandan critic found beheaded in Uganda as Sudan drone strikes kill civilians.
- Title: Africa: All of Africa Today · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Rwandan critic found beheaded in Uganda as Sudan drone strikes kill civilians. Robert Kabera, a Rwandan army sergeant major and critic of President Paul…
- Keywords: rwanda, uganda, sudan, kampala, kigali, rwa, sudanese armed forces, rapid support forces, zimbabwe, zanu-pf, thabo mbeki, apartheid-era prosecutions
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610200258.html
- Published: 2026-10-20T06:53:26+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: rwanda, uganda, sudan, kampala, kigali, rwa, sudanese armed forces, rapid support forces, zimbabwe, zanu-pf, thabo mbeki, apartheid-era prosecutions
## Rwandan Govt Critic Found Beheaded
Robert Kabera, a 50-year-old former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda.

> Robert Kabera, a 50-year-old former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda.
## Ugandan Police Report Head Not Recovered
Ugandan police said his head had not been recovered. His widow expressed fears for her family's safety.

> Ugandan police said his head had not been recovered.
## Opposition Calls for Investigation
The opposition Rwanda National Congress has called for a thorough investigation, as his killing renews concerns about the safety of Rwandan dissidents living in exile.

> The opposition Rwanda National Congress has called for a thorough investigation
## UN Condemns Sudan Drone Strikes
Drone strikes across Sudan have killed and injured civilians, including children, as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to intensify.

> Drone strikes across Sudan have killed and injured civilians, including children, as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to intensify.
## Sudan Attacks Target Humanitarian Workers
The strikes reportedly killed at least 19 people, including 10 children, across several states. The United Nations condemned the attacks and raised concerns over the targeting of humanitarian workers, with 25 Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers…

> The strikes reportedly killed at least 19 people, including 10 children, across several states.
## Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Disciplines MPs
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party plans to discipline Members of Parliament who failed to attend crucial parliamentary sittings during consideration of Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill.

> Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party plans to discipline Members of Parliament who failed to attend crucial parliamentary sittings during consideration of Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill.
## Zimbabwe Advances Constitutional Delay
The disciplinary move comes as Zanu-PF advances resolutions to postpone its next elective congress from 2027 to 2029, potentially keeping President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the helm until 2030.

> The disciplinary move comes as Zanu-PF advances resolutions to postpone its next elective congress from 2027 to 2029, potentially keeping President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the helm until 2030.
## Thabo Mbeki Denies Apartheid Prosecutions
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has denied allegations that he held secret meetings with former apartheid-era military and police generals to prevent prosecutions for human rights abuses.

> Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has denied allegations that he held secret meetings with former apartheid-era military and police generals to prevent prosecutions for human rights abuses.
## Nigeria and Rwanda Strengthen Defence
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has arrived in Rwanda for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries.

> Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has arrived in Rwanda for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
## Key takeaway

Robert Kabera, a Rwandan army sergeant major and critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded in Uganda, sparking fears for Rwandan dissidents in exile.