Sunday 8 February 2026
Uganda
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Statements and x posts issued by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Uganda Defence Forces, have sparked a political and diplomatic storm that has put relations between Kampala and Washington to a serious test. The man widely viewed as a potential…
Statements and x posts issued by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Uganda Defence Forces, have sparked a political and diplomatic storm that has put relations between Kampala and Washington to a serious test. The man widely viewed as a potential…
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Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has continued issuing threats against opposition figures in the aftermath of the country’s disputed January elections.
In a series of posts on his official X account, Kainerugaba referred to…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has continued issuing threats against opposition figures in the aftermath of the country’s disputed January elections.
In a series of posts on his official X account, Kainerugaba referred to…
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Uganda’s Electoral Commission in Jan 17 declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of a contested general election, saying he secured about 71.6% of the vote, while his main challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi — popularly known as Bobi Wine — received roughly 24.7%. The result…
Uganda’s Electoral Commission in Jan 17 declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of a contested general election, saying he secured about 71.6% of the vote, while his main challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi — popularly known as Bobi Wine — received roughly 24.7%. The result…
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Between managed ballots and a closed political field, Uganda’s elections offer little promise of change. The question that remains is whether the country can still find a third path beyond stagnation and upheaval.…
Between managed ballots and a closed political field, Uganda’s elections offer little promise of change. The question that remains is whether the country can still find a third path beyond stagnation and upheaval.…
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Uganda’s 2026 presidential election has been declared in favor of incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who secured 71.65 percent of the vote, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi…
Uganda’s 2026 presidential election has been declared in favor of incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who secured 71.65 percent of the vote, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi…
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Uganda’s general elections are scheduled for January 15, 2026, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking a seventh term in office against opposition leader Bobi Wine and several other candidates.
On election day, Ugandans will vote for both the presidency and parliament. The Electoral Commission has…
Uganda’s general elections are scheduled for January 15, 2026, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking a seventh term in office against opposition leader Bobi Wine and several other candidates.
On election day, Ugandans will vote for both the presidency and parliament. The Electoral Commission has…
Thoughts
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In January 1964, a manual labourer from Uganda seized power in Zanzibar. The revolution, and the violence that followed in its wake, would reshape the region forever.…
In January 1964, a manual labourer from Uganda seized power in Zanzibar. The revolution, and the violence that followed in its wake, would reshape the region forever.…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed 39 charges against notorious Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, officially committing him to stand trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity, but only once he is taken into custody.
In a decision delivered Thursday, judges of the ICC’s…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed 39 charges against notorious Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, officially committing him to stand trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity, but only once he is taken into custody.
In a decision delivered Thursday, judges of the ICC’s…
Culture
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ICJ Vice-President Julia Sebutinde’s defense of Israel’s war in Gaza exposes the colonial roots of Christian Zionism in East Africa. Her stance reflects how borrowed theology still shapes African elites and their politics today.…
ICJ Vice-President Julia Sebutinde’s defense of Israel’s war in Gaza exposes the colonial roots of Christian Zionism in East Africa. Her stance reflects how borrowed theology still shapes African elites and their politics today.…
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As Kenya’s Gen Z protests shake the region, East Africa’s youth watch, reflect—and brace. From street crackdowns to satire and song, dissent takes many forms under ageing regimes. …
As Kenya’s Gen Z protests shake the region, East Africa’s youth watch, reflect—and brace. From street crackdowns to satire and song, dissent takes many forms under ageing regimes. …
