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The longstanding president won a sixth term amid allegations of vote-rigging, corruption, and nepotism
Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine claims widespread fraud during presidential vote
During his campaign, Africa’s ‘ghetto president’ has been beaten and thrown in jail more times than he can recall
Africa’s people have not given up on democracy. Nor should others
Democracy ‘on trial’ as pop star takes on longstanding leader Yoweri Museveni
But the clamour from the street for representation and justice is getting louder
Killings mark a sharp escalation in violence two months before elections are due to take place
Democracy is the norm across the continent, but soldiers are still seizing power
In a continent with a median age half that of Europe, tech is opening up new vistas for the young
Oil majors will be pulling back from project preparations
French and Chinese groups fail to resolve tax credits dispute
Police deny surveillance technology is monitoring opposition politicians
David Pilling takes us on a tour of the African ghetto he visited with Bobi Wine, th…
Former rap singer will stand as independent against Yoweri Museveni
Instruments have been criticised for strict criteria on when affected nations receive payouts
Confirmed cross-frontier cases mark significant escalation of epidemic
Gay sex still criminalised in 30 of Africa’s 54 countries
Company gives no explanation for Wim Vanhelleputte’s expulsion from Uganda
Guilty verdict shows US not deterred from taking sensitive Chinese cases to court
'Ghetto president' Bobi Wine has fanatical support among the urban youth
Musician turned politician poses challenge to Museveni after surviving serious assault
Police ban rallies on security grounds after MP comes back from the US
A drive along the upper reaches of the river takes in history, nature — and some serious rafting
Popular Kampala singer challenges his country’s ageing leader in song and parliament
Campaigners are concerned the tax is part of a strategy to prevent critical discourse
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