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Uganda Elections

It’s time to start taking West Africa’s legislative contests more seriously
Africa
/ 2 March 2021

It’s time to start taking West Africa’s legislative contests more seriously

Observers should watch the parliamentary race more closely, as it provides a more nuanced indication of how voters evaluate their government

By Kojo Asante
Editorial: Campaigns in the time of Twitter
Opinion
/ 15 January 2021

Editorial: Campaigns in the time of Twitter

Just as a “nobody” can spew falsehoods and propaganda on social media, so too can a political leader — only with more dire consequences.

By Editorial
Ugandans vote in charged election under internet blackout
Africa
/ 14 January 2021

Ugandans vote in charged election under internet blackout

The internet went down on the eve of the vote, with some parts of the country reporting complete disruptions or significant slowdowns, after one of the most violent campaigns in years

By Nick Perry and Grace Matsiko
Uganda comms regulator orders social media shutdown ahead of vote
Africa
/ 12 January 2021

Uganda comms regulator orders social media shutdown ahead of vote

The vote will come after one of the bloodiest campaigns in years, as veteran leader Yoweri Museveni seeks a sixth term against popstar-turned-MP Bobi Wine

By Agence France Presse
‘It is extreme’: Uganda tightens screws as vote looms
Africa
/ 6 January 2021

‘It is extreme’: Uganda tightens screws as vote looms

Tear gas, midnight arrests, threats and intimidation — the tactics employed every election cycle in Uganda are familiar to all who dare challenge President Yoweri Museveni’s 35-year grip on power

By Nick Perry
On the campaign trail with Bobi Wine
Africa
/ 7 December 2020

On the campaign trail with Bobi Wine

Dodging tear gas and bullets with Uganda’s opposition leader

By Liam Taylor
Meet Katoto, Museveni’s big fan
Africa
/ 27 June 2020

Meet Katoto, Museveni’s big fan

The TV cartoon character — think Homer Simpson meets Robin Hood — with added propaganda

By Eric Mwine-Mugaju
Why courts can’t save democracy in Africa
Africa
/ 19 March 2020

Why courts can’t save democracy in Africa

Recent judgments in Kenya and Malawi are encouraging. But democratic reform is impossible unless presidents and electoral commissions play their part

By Nic Cheeseman
Uganda police arrest pop-star MP Bobi Wine, teargas supporters
Africa
/ 6 January 2020

Uganda police arrest pop-star MP Bobi Wine, teargas supporters

Having already been detained a number of times, the singer who looks set to challenge President Museveni in the 2021 elections has been arrested

By Agency
Uganda opposition leader held after election loss
Africa
/ 22 February 2016

Uganda opposition leader held after election loss

Kizza Besigye has been detained for the fourth time in just over a week – a period in which he also lost to Yoweri Museveni in the national election.

By Elias Biryabarema
Uganda’s disfranchised youth want Museveni out
Africa
/ 18 February 2016

Uganda’s disfranchised youth want Museveni out

In the wake of Thursday’s election, a few "Museveni babies" – born after President Yoweri Museveni came to power in 1986 – share their opinions.

By Staff Reporter
Uganda’s ruling party campaign sets stage for victory
Africa
/ 16 February 2016

Uganda’s ruling party campaign sets stage for victory

President Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement are eyeing a fifth term in power as Ugandans prepare to vote in Thursday’s election.

By Tristan Mcconnell
Battle lines drawn before Ugandan poll
Africa
/ 15 October 2015

Battle lines drawn before Ugandan poll

Worrying signs have been emerging that the ruling party will use dirty tricks to sway next year’s elections.

By Staff Reporter
Has Yoweri Museveni outstayed his welcome as Uganda’s president?
Africa
/ 30 May 2013

Has Yoweri Museveni outstayed his welcome as Uganda’s president?

With corruption rife and autocracy starting to rear its head, many Ugandans want Yoweri Museveni to call time on his 27-year tenure.

By Mark Tran
Museveni sworn in as thousands welcome rival
Africa
/ 12 May 2011

Museveni sworn in as thousands welcome rival

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni vowed to stamp out "disrupting schemes" on Thursday as he was sworn in for a fourth term.

By Max Delany
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Article
/ 18 April 2011

Ugandans pay price for protest

Ugandan police have arrested the country’s two main opposition leaders after they attempted to lead a protest over rising prices.

By Xan Rice
African Union observers fault Uganda election
Africa
/ 21 February 2011

African Union observers fault Uganda election

AU observers say Uganda’s presidential poll suffered from several shortcomings, while two losing candidates are calling for Egypt-style protests.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 19 February 2011

Tension mounts over Uganda poll outcome

Ugandan officials scrambled to tally votes after a calm election gave way to tensions with both Yoweri Museveni and his rival predicting victory.

By Ben Simon
Uganda vote set to extend Museveni’s 25-year rule
Africa
/ 18 February 2011

Uganda vote set to extend Museveni’s 25-year rule

Ugandans started voting on Friday in polls widely predicted to return long-time leader Yoweri Museveni to power.

By Francois Ausseill
No image available
Africa
/ 16 February 2011

Museveni predicts ‘big win’ in Uganda vote

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said at a press conference on Wednesday he was confident of a "big win" in Friday’s presidential poll.

By Staff Reporter

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