Uganda election: Bobi Wine ‘fearful for life’ after Museveni win
Soldiers have been seen near the home of opposition leader Bobi Wine Uganda’s main opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine says his life is being threatened following Thursday’s election which saw Yoweri Museveni win a sixth elected term. The singer-turned-politician told the BBC that he…
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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