Uganda’s Museveni, 80, confirms bid for re-election in 2026
The next presidential election is set for January 2026, alongside parliamentary polls
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Museveni approves military trials for civilians in certain cases
Uganda passes a law allowing civilians to be tried in military courts amid fears it targets opposition leaders before the upcoming election.
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Uganda’s Museveni signs law allowing military trials for civilians
Rights groups and political opponents have long accused Museveni’s government of using military courts to intimidate and silence dissenters during his nearly four-decade rule
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Uganda approves law allowing military tribunals for civilians
The law, which reintroduces a practice that had been in place for the past two decades, has faced heavy criticism from opposition politicians and human rights groups
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Uganda seeks military tribunals for civilians in exceptional cases
Uganda’s parliament has introduced a bill that would allow military tribunals to prosecute civilians under certain conditions, despite a previous court ruling.
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Bobi Wine plans rerun in Uganda, accuses West of rights complicity
Bobi Wine announces his plan to run for president again, criticising Western governments for their silence on Uganda’s human rights abuses.
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Uganda military chief warns of attack on Congo’s Bunia town
Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has threatened to attack the eastern Congo town of Bunia unless all armed groups surrender within 24 hours, escalating regional tensions.
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TikToker jailed for insulting Ugandan president
A Ugandan court has convicted a 21-year-old TikToker for insulting President Yoweri Museveni, highlighting the government’s increasing crackdown on online dissent.
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Over 100 arrested in Uganda during anti-corruption protests
Ugandan police arrested over 100 people during anti-corruption protests, sparking international condemnation.
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