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Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘shot in leg’ during confrontation

Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg after a confrontation with security agents, his party says. The incident occurred on Tuesday in a northern suburb of Kampala. Videos online show Mr Wine surrounded by supporters who claimed

September 3, 2024

Africa

Ghana Enacts Legislation Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identification

Ghana’s parliament has enacted stringent new legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, with provisions for up to three years in prison for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and up to five years for individuals involved in forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. The bill,

February 28, 2024

Africa

Ugandan Police Arrest Over 30 Opposition Supporters at Prayer Rally

KAMPALA, UGANDA – More than 30 opposition supporters were arrested at a prayer rally held on Friday in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The rally, organized by musician and politician Bobi Wine, was attended by members of Wine’s National Unity Platform as

December 31, 2022

Crime

Four men arrested in connection with gang rape and death of 13-year-old girl

Four men have been arrested in connection with the gang rape and death of a 13-year-old girl on Christmas Day in Kabale District, western Uganda. The victim, Glorious Akampurira Owembabazi, was found unconscious at a trading center in Kyarugondo village after the

December 26, 2022

Africa·Breaking News

Museveni’s son General Muhoozi vows he will become president

The son of Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni has once again stoked the speculation that he is in line to succeed his father. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has tweeted that he will “repay [his] great mother” by becoming president. Mr Museveni has been

October 27, 2022

Zimbabwe

Uganda and Zimbabwe to Launch their First Satellites into space

Zimbabwe and Uganda have finalised preparations to launch their respective first satellites into space on 6 November 2022. The satellites, ZimSat-1, and PearlAfricaSat-1, are both 1U CubeSats and will launch into space as part of the BIRDS-5 constellation, which also includes a

October 20, 2022

Africa

Ugandans react to Akon’s plan to build futuristic city

Ugandans have reacted to the announcement that government has allocated land for Senegalese-American singer Akon to build a city that will operate on his Akoin cryptocurrency. Akon said he had identified the preferable piece of land after being given various options by

April 8, 2021

Africa

Uganda accuses US of subversion after envoy tries to visit Wine’s house

Uganda’s government spokesman accused the United States on Tuesday of trying to subvert last week’s presidential elections after the U.S. ambassador attempted to visit an opposition leader being held under house arrest. The military surrounded the home of popstar-turned-legislator Bobi Wine, whose

January 19, 2021

Zimbabwe

Ugandan Bobi Wine launches new party ahead of Uganda polls

Ugandan opposition MP Robert Kyangulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has launched his National Unity Platform party ahead of next year’s general elections. Bobi Wine said the party will be the political wing of his People Power Movement. The party symbol is

July 22, 2020

Africa·Breaking News

Uganda’s $491m coronavirus loan approved by IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a loan of $491m (£399) to Uganda, to help the country’s economy cope with the cost of containing the coronavirus pandemic. The international lending institution said weakening economic conditions from the impact of Covid-19 had

May 7, 2020

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