Ugandan police fired teargas to disperse supporters of popular musician and lawmaker Bobi Wine after they gathered at a beach resort near Kampala.
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Uganda Dangles Asylum for Sudan’s Deposed Bashir
Uganda says it will consider giving asylum to Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir, who was deposed by his country’s military last week.
Ruling-Party Back Uganda’s Aging Leader for Another Term
Members of parliament from Uganda’s ruling party are backing President Museveni’s attempt to win another term, as adopted at their meeting late Sunday.
How Ugandan Bobi Wine’s Nonviolence Echoes US Civil Rights Struggle
Ssentamu with stage name Bobi Wine’s activism emerged from his music, which carried strong political messages long before he sought public office.
Ugandan Opposition Venting New Concerns About Repression
Uganda’s political parties gathered to talk on growing criticism among opponents of longtime President and growing political repression in the country.
Ugandan Pop Star-Politician Performs First Show Since Jailing
Ugandan pop star and opposition politician Bobi Wine performed his first concert since he was charged with treason and jailed.
Uganda Under Scrutiny After Video of Assault Surfaces
Uganda’s security forces are under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing plain clothed officers brutally beating and arresting a civilian on the street.
How Young Ugandans Are Leading the Battle For Democracy
Protests have rocked Uganda since last year, when the government amended the constitution to abolish presidential age limits for President Yoweri Museveni.
How President Museveni Avoids the International Isolation of Uganda
Coming amidst the recent backdrop of troubles in the country, Museveni’s strongly worded warning is one of the more revealing moments that we’ve seen of how he avoids isolation.
Tortured Ugandan Politician Confronts Dictatorship With Allegations
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has confronted Uganda’s ambassador to the United States about Wine’s recent arrest and alleged torture.