African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan police have denied claims by the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) that its leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was arrested by soldiers as President Yoweri Museveni tightened his grip on a landslide re-election victory. The NUP alleged late Friday that an army helicopter landed at Wine’s residence in […]
Kampala, Uganda — As Uganda’s election campaign draws to a close, opposition leader Bobi Wine has become a stark symbol of the country’s tense political climate, trading tailored suits and campaign rallies for a bulletproof vest and helmet as he crisscrosses the country under heavy security. Bobi Wine — born Robert Kyagulanyi — is contesting […]
Ugandan police have detained prominent human rights activist and lawyer Sarah Bireete, escalating concerns over a widening crackdown on dissent and political opposition ahead of the country’s January 15 general election. Police confirmed Bireete’s arrest in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday, saying she was in custody and would be presented in […]
