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Uganda's military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wife
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader…
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After presidential election, Ugandan police detain a key ally of opposition figure Bobi Wine
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Police on Thursday detained a key ally of opposition figure Bobi Wine, accusing him of participating in bouts of…
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Old ballot footage reused to claim fraud in Uganda’s 2026 vote
As an internet blackout was imposed in the days leading up to Uganda’s January 2026 elections, a video circulating on social media…
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Jailed Ugandan opposition figure Besigye's health is failing, his party says
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The health of jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is failing, his party said on Tuesday, after he was…
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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
For supporters of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, his resounding victory in the just-concluded election is a vindication of his…
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Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday's election extending his four decades in power by another five years.…
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Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter
Police in Uganda have denied allegations that presidential candidate Bobi Wine was abducted on Friday evening as vote counting continues…
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Ugandan police deny arrest of opposition leader as country awaits final election results
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Police in Uganda on Saturday denied reports that the main opposition candidate in this week's tense election had…
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Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday's presidential election, the electoral…
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Ugandans choose between pop star and veteran leader in presidential poll
Ugandans are voting in an election which sees President Yoweri Museveni taking on a charismatic pop star in a bid to prolong his 40-year…
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Uganda's military deployed in national capital ahead of upcoming presidential election
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — President Yoweri Museveni and his political opponents in Uganda held their final rallies on Tuesday ahead of an…
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The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election
As Ugandans go to the polls next week they are faced with a choice of propelling a leader into his fifth decade in power or backing a…
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Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok
A Uganda prison officer has been sacked for criticising the government on TikTok, in a rare move authorities said amounted to "gross…
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Kenyan activists released from Ugandan detention after Museveni confirms arrest
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Kenyan activists were released from detention in Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni confirmed they were…
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Kenyan activists missing in Uganda found safe after five weeks
Human rights groups in Kenya say two activists who disappeared in neighbouring Uganda five weeks ago have turned up alive and well.…
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Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
A Ugandan judge has refused to grant bail to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been in jail for nearly nine months on…
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'From bad to worse': Ugandan opposition figure describes struggle ahead of next year's vote
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Opposition figure Bobi Wine said the political climate in Uganda has “gone from bad to worse” ahead of presidential…
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Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule
Uganda's long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party's candidate in next year's presidential…
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Ugandan military accuses EU diplomats of engaging in subversive activities
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan military authorities on Friday accused diplomats from Europe of engaging in subversive activities, in an…
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Ugandan opposition bodyguard charged after torture, lawyer says
A bodyguard for one of Uganda's opposition leaders, Bobi Wine, has been charged with aggravated robbery, days after the head of the…
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Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’
Uganda’s military chief, the son of longtime President Yoweri Museveni, says he is holding a missing opposition activist in his basement…
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Uganda's controversial tweeting general quits X
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, has announced that he has quit X, where he has been posting…