Museveni’s renewed push for East African federation: Implications for South Sudan and Nile geopolitics

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s renewed advocacy for an East African political federation has brought a long-standing regional ambition back into focus. Museveni’s Federation AgendaMuseveni’s advocacy for East African political integration is not new. If East African integration deepens while Sudan remains politically unsettled, South Sudan could become increasingly embedded in East African economic and political networks. If East African political integration gains momentum, the boundaries between EAC politics and Nile Basin geopolitics are likely to become increasingly blurred. Editor’s Note: This analysis was prompted by Luke Anami’s August 8, 2026 report in Nation, “Museveni renews push for East African political federation,” and draws on publicly available information from the East African Community.