Uganda is experiencing heightened political tension following last week’s disputed presidential election, as authorities intensify a crackdown on dissent and the military openly threatens opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, made headlines this week with…
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda has urged American citizens to exercise heightened caution following reports of teargas use and warning shots fired by security forces to disperse gatherings amid post-election unrest. The advisory, issued on Friday, warns that the situation remains fluid and could change rapidly as the East African…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has reportedly been cut off from communications following a police raid on his home, according to his National Unity Platform (NUP) party, as authorities sought to prevent unrest ahead of the announcement of election results. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, appeared poised to extend his four-decade…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has reportedly been taken by the army from his home to an unknown location, his National Unity Platform (NUP) party said on Friday, as President Yoweri Museveni moves toward a commanding reelection victory. According to the NUP, an army helicopter landed at Wine’s compound in…