Ugandans go to polls after election campaign marred by violence
Ugandans go to the polls after one of the most keenly-watched and violent election campaigns in a generation, as the pop star politician Bobi Wine tries to unseat Yoweri Museveni from his 34-year rule. Wine is one of nine opposition challengers and has won the…
Uganda: Fears of further violence ahead of election
Uganda presidential hopeful Bobi Wine wears a helmet and bulletproof vest due to constant clashes with security officers Ugandan troops have been deployed ahead of Thursday’s vote. Opposition candidate Bobi Wine has urged supporters to cast a ‘protest vote.’ Music, campaign messages, and…
Uganda: Presidential candidate Bobi Wine says army raided his home, arrested staff
Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, said his house was raided during a radio interview. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was doing a live radio interview with Kenya’s Hot 96 FM station when the reported raid took place….
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