Tag: Uganda
Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
After the acquisition this week of East Africa's biggest media outfit by a politically well connected billionaire businessman, questions are…
Ugandan students who fled Iran air strikes recall ‘ground trembling’
Some of the 43 Ugandan students evacuated from Iran have described their ordeal after being evacuated from the country. "We…
Two Ugandan women detained after allegedly kissing in public
Ugandan police have arrested two women, both in their 20s, after neighbours reported seeing them kiss outside, an act criminalised…
Life of veteran Ugandan opposition leader in danger, wife says
The life of Uganda's veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye is in danger, his wife has said after visiting him in…
Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday's election extending his four decades in power by another…
‘Hounded and harassed’: The former pop star taking on Uganda’s long-time president
With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics. Since his career pivot…