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Opposition leader flees Uganda to escape military hunt after disputed election

Bobi Wine has disputed the results of the Ugandan election that took place in January

The Independent UK

HBO Max has one of the best Denzel Washington movies that you've (probably) never seen — and it's a must-watch

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Mississippi Masala," an underrated romantic drama that might be his best movie you've (probably) never seen.

Tom’s Guide

UN report says Ugandan troops helped South Sudan with deadly airstrikes

A U.N. inquiry says Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that killed and badly burned civilians in opposition areas

The Independent UK

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Joseph Kony still alive: Know how Uganda’s most infamous war criminal has stayed on the run for decades with his soldiers

For decades, the name Joseph Kony has been synonymous with one of the most gruesome rebellions in Africa. The warlord from Uganda, who has been accused of perpetrating some of the worst atrocities on unarmed civilians, has been on the run for decades, evading capture by forces from various nations…

The Times of India

Ugandan prostitutes earned B500k a month on Koh Phangan

SURAT THANI — Two Ugandan women have admitted to each earning about 500,000 baht a month working as prostitutes on Koh Phangan after an Israeli customer complained he was robbed during an encounter with them.

Bangkok Post

Joseph Kony: how a Ugandan war criminal and his soldiers have evaded capture and endured for decades

Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), remains at large two decades after the International Criminal Court issued its first arrest warrants against him and four of his commanders.

The Conversation

Ugandan police arrest two women for allegedly kissing in public

Ugandan police have detained two women in the northwest of the country after neighbors reported them for same-sex activity, in a rare arrest linked to a 2023 anti-LGBTQ law

The Independent UK

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Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists

The Guardian - UK

Why 2026 is the year to visit Uganda for the ultimate gorilla encounter

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is now one of the most accessible places to see the endangered mountain species. Bella Falk takes an unforgettable trek to meet them

The Independent UK

Sudan: how warring factions gained influence in the country’s food system – and what it means for the current conflict

Militaries play a major role in the politics of many countries. They determine whether elections can occur and who can compete. From Egypt to Pakistan and Myanmar to Uganda, the military is often the most important powerholder.

The Conversation

Doubts over hosts’ readiness set to force postponement of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed until 2028 owing to doubts over the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host

The Guardian - UK

Kenya or Uganda: Which safari is best for you?

In this episode of Travel Smart, destination expert Ted Thornhill compares Kenya and Uganda, two of East Africa’s best safari destinations.

The Independent UK

East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen

East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven’t translated this enthusiasm into sustained international success.

The Conversation

Ugandan opposition leader still in hiding as feud with president’s son escalates

Bobi Wine’s whereabouts unknown since he fled what he said was night raid on his home by police and military

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The Conversation

From Hamburg to Uganda: how an NGO learned to reinvent itself

Development aid is often provided by large, international NGOs based in the Global North. These globally operating NGOs are under growing pressure to adapt the nature of their work – including administrative tasks – to the places where it occurs. However, this process of localisation is rarely straightforward. It’s not…

The Conversation

Uganda’s boda-boda drivers: the digital economy hasn’t been the route to formal work and better protection – research

Digital labour platforms – like fast food delivery and cab hailing services – are having a dramatic impact on people’s labour rights and working conditions around the world.

Radio France Internationale

'We have to free ourselves': Bobi Wine urges Ugandans to reject election result

A week after Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was re-elected for a seventh term, opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has evidence the polls were rigged. In an interview with RFI, he calls for peaceful protests – and a firmer stance from the international community.

Radio France Internationale

The year ahead for African democracy: who is going to the polls in 2026?

After a tense general election in Uganda last week, presidential elections are set to follow in the Democratic Republic of Congo in March then in Benin and Djibouti in April. With elections also due this year in Libya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Gambia and South Sudan, could the African continent see a…

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Spotlight on Africa: Uganda vote and Somaliland recognition roil East Africa

In this first episode of Spotlight on Africa for 2026, we look back at a very eventful first three weeks of January. We focus on the recent general elections in Uganda, Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and how both could have implications for the entire East Africa region and beyond.

Radio France Internationale

Ugandan opponent Bobi Wine receives threats from President Museveni's son

Uganda's army chief, who is also the son of long-serving president Yoweri Museveni, said he wants opposition leader Bobi Wine dead, days after Wine claimed he had been forced into hiding. Wine already survived many attacks on his life since entering politics.

TechRadar

Internet restored in Uganda but social media and messaging apps still restricted

While the internet has been restored in Uganda, access to social media and messaging platforms remains restricted. Proton VPN confirms that usage has now hit "an all-time high."

Radio France Internationale

Uganda president calls opposition 'terrorists' in victory speech

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term at age 81, said Sunday that the opposition were "terrorists" who had tried to use violence to overturn results.

The Guardian - UK

Yoweri Museveni wins Ugandan election as opponent condemns ‘fake result’

Museveni’s opponent, Bobi Wine, alleges that members of polling staff were kidnapped and called for peaceful protests

The Independent UK

Musician-turned-politician rejects ‘fake results’ in Uganda election

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Uganda’s President secures seventh term as opposition rejects ‘fake results’

The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine condemned what he described as an unfair electoral process

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