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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Uganda.​ Uganda is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​​​According to Freedom House, "elections were undermined by flawed administration, extensive state media bias and government spending for incumbents". Also check out our section on World Democracy. Also see our articles on Africa.

Uganda Issues New Directives for Foreign Journalists

December 12, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Uganda Issues New Directives for Foreign Journalists

Uganda, known to be an authoritarian state, has issued a new directive that aims to scrutinize journalists working for foreign media.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Uganda

Chaos Erupts in Kampala Following Arrest of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine

November 19, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chaos Erupts in Kampala Following Arrest of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine

Ugandan police arrested opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as singer Bobi Wine, on Wednesday sparking protests by his supporters.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Uganda: Drop Charges Against 19 Homeless Youth

May 12, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Uganda: Drop Charges Against 19 Homeless Youth

HRW has asked Uganda’s Public Prosecutions Director to release of homeless youth arrested on grounds of breaking COVID-19 lockdown laws.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Charity, Dictatorships, Uganda

Uganda’s Bobi Wine Formally Declares Presidential Bid

July 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Uganda's Bobi Wine Formally Declares Presidential Bid

Ugandan opposition Bobi Wine formally launched his presidential bid for the 2021 election, calling the country’s longtime leader a dictator.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Uganda

Ugandan Media Reassigning Journalists for Opposition Coverage

May 15, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ugandan journalism censored

Dozen Ugandan media outlets says they will reassign senior journalists in response to government complaints over coverage of Bobi Wine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Ugandan Legislator-Singer Vows to Continue Protest in Music

May 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ugandan Legislator-Singer Vows to Continue Protest in Music

The Ugandan singer and legislator known as Bobi Wine has vowed to continue using music to denounce longtime President Yoweri Museveni.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Uganda Targeted Journalists on World Press Freedom Day

May 6, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Uganda Targets Journalists on World Press Freedom Day

As World Press Freedom Day was celebrated, media houses in Uganda were being targeted over coverage of an opposition figure’s appearance in court.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Uganda Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Imprisoned

May 2, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Uganda Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Imprisoned

Ugandan opposition lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as the singer Bobi Wine, was arrested Monday and charged with unlawful assembly.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Ugandan Singer And Presidential Hopeful Bobi Wine Under House Arrest

April 25, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ugandan Singer And Presidential Hopeful Bobi Wine Under House Arrest

A Ugandan pop singer and lawmaker seeking to challenge veteran President Yoweri at the next election said on Tuesday he had been placed under house arrest.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Celebrity Politics, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Uganda Disperses Backers of Lawmaker with Presidential Ambitions

April 23, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ugandan Police Disperse Backers of Lawmaker with Presidential Ambitions

Ugandan police fired teargas to disperse supporters of popular musician and lawmaker Bobi Wine after they gathered at a beach resort near Kampala.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Uganda

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