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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.

Political Dissident in America to Block Aid to Ugandan Dictator

by DC Editors - September 10, 2018

The purpose of Ugandan democracy activist and parliamentarian Boby Wine’s meeting with Representative Sherman was to petition Trump to stop funding the repressive Ugandan Military.

Bobi Wine Trial: How the Ugandan Regime Is Flaunting Democracy

by Livert Ngum - August 23, 2018

The Bobi Wine trial is a showdown of how the Ugandan regime is flaunting democracy. Wine is being dragged from one court to another for opposing Museveni despite his parliamentary immunity.

Uganda Police Battle Protesters Seeking Release Of Pop Star

by DC Editors - August 20, 2018

Monday Ugandan police battled protesters seeking release of jailed pop star and critic of President Museveni, Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.

Security Forces Tortured Ugandan Opposition Lawmakers

by DC Editors - August 18, 2018

Ugandan government is under pressure from human rights activists to explain pictures and reports of the brutal torture of legislators by security forces.

Ugandan Ex-Minister Loses MP Seat, So He Cuts Off Town’s Water

by Livert Ngum - August 13, 2018

Patrick Okumu-Ringa dismantled over 10 boreholes in the Nebbi municipality, a district in Northern Uganda, in reprisal for not being voted into parliament.