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For perhaps the first time during Museveni’s three-decade rule, Ugandans in the diaspora are organizing themselves for substantial public action. Groups have gathered across Asia, Europe and North America to advocate for their friends and relatives back home. Check also: United States to reconsider its relationship with Uganda A protester at the United Nations in New York mourned the dismantling ...

UGANDA IS showing the world what electoral malfeasance can look like, more than a month after voters cast their ballots. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won the country’s Feb. 18 elections amid widespread reports of voting irregularities, ballot-box stuffing and intimidation of opposition candidates, according to United States observers. Check also: President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election and Uganda’s future Last Thursday, Uganda’s ...

Uganda’s president,[3] Yoweri Museveni expressed concern that Donald Trump could limit African imports if he’s elected U.S. president, potentially harming the continent’s economies, New Vision reported.[1] Check also: U.S accuses Uganda of rights violations after presidential election The East African nation exported $47 million of goods to the U.S. in 2013, mainly coffee, tea and spices, according to the Office ...

Kampala – Uganda’s failed presidential challenger Amama Mbabazi launched a petition on tuesday challenging the win by President Yoweri Museveni last month,[4] citing voter bribery and arrests. But Museveni’s closest rival, opposition chief Kizza Besigye, arrested multiple times during the election, he was blocked from making a similar petition,” his party chief said.[1] Check also: Uganda’s disputed presidential vote challenged ...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ascended to power on January 29, 1986. He is credited with bringing Uganda to both political and economic stability after years of civil wars in the 1970s and early 80s.[2] Check also: Russia is happy Uganda’s president, Museveni was re-elected but the USA and EU arent so sure His strong hold on power for three ...