Yoweri Museveni
latest news & developmentsAre they furniture? Zimbabwe at 46 and Africa’s curse of permanent officials
Our leaders are not furniture. Furniture does not loot diamonds, mismanage treasuries or unleash militias. Furniture does not cling to power with brazen arrogance. But in…
EXCLUSIVE: Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine speaks to M&G from exile in the US, calls for sanctions against Museveni
Exiled politician calls for sanctions against President Yoweri Museveni’s regime
Barbie Kyagulanyi Ordeal: How love is animating the struggle for meaningful democracy and good Governance
Barbie Kyagulanyi’s ordeal reveals how love can become a powerful, non-violent force driving resistance, courage and conviction in Uganda’s struggle for meaningful democracy and…
Uganda poll reflects Africa’s fragile democracy
If nations continue with election malpractices, it is only a matter of time before they face the same fate as Libya and Sudan
Sir Wicknell: Zim businessman ties his fortunes to Mnangagwa
The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf
Uganda’s Museveni: seven times a president, still wants another term
As he runs for president yet again, his NRM party aims to boost the economy and uplift citizens but critics say that the people have lost faith in him
‘A new Uganda’ is not Bobi Wine’s personal project; it’s that of all Ugandans seeking change
The leader of the National Unity Platform party and presidential candidate has started his campaign for the 12 January 2026 general elections
Uganda’s parliament ignores rule of law
In defiance of a supreme court ruling, Uganda’s parliament under the National Resistance Movement’s President Yoweri Museveni has passed into law that civilians can be tried in…
Burkina Faso: Revolution, authoritarianism and the crisis of African emancipation politics
If revolutions are to succeed, the people must deliver freedom. They must reject authoritarianism, a small revolutionary elite or a military junta.
Free Kizza Besigye and give democracy in Uganda a chance
The veteran politician was abducted in Kenya, apparently by Ugandan intelligence officers
Uganda’s coffee amendment Bill brews public distrust in the government
Ugandans don’t trust the National Resistance Movement government with our coffee, forest reserves, welfare, natural resources and taxes even when it has a social contract with…
Uganda’s ‘singing fools’ use satire to attack government
Despite arrests, the Bizonto comedy troupe continues to resonate with audiences nationwide
Who will defend the defenders of social justice, human rights and democracy?
It is all of our responsibility to defend brave people such as Uganda’s Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, Agather Atuhaire, Bobi Wine and Kenya’s Kasmeul McOure
Strongman syndrome in Africa flips democracies to totalitarianism
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
The arms dealer behind the African peace mission to Ukraine
A weapons manufacturer on a peace mission. What could possibly go wrong?