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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Mixed Signals From Government Over Potential Treason Charges Against Bobi Wine

Conflicting statements from Ugandan government officials have created uncertainty regarding potential treason charges against opposition leader Bobi Wine.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Wife, Children Fled Uganda Over Safety Fears

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine revealed that his wife and children fled the country due to safety concerns following the controversial presidential election in January.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Bobi Calls for Prayers for Political Prisoners As Lent and Ramadan Begin

Bobi Wine has called on Ugandans to dedicate the Lenten season to prayers for political prisoners and those in need.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: NUP Puts Bobi Wine's Safety First As Party Marks His 44th Birthday

The National Unity Platform commemorated Bobi Wine's 44th birthday with a focus on his safety amid ongoing political tensions in Uganda.

Feb 13 β€’ 05:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: We Are Keeping Siege At Bobi's Home for Security Reasons - Police

The police in Uganda defended their ongoing siege at the home of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, citing security measures following a contentious election.

Feb 9 β€’ 14:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Ugandan opposition leader still in hiding as feud with president’s son escalates

Bobi Wine, Uganda's main opposition leader, has been in hiding for nearly three weeks since a contested election, amid an escalating online conflict with the military chief.

Feb 4 β€’ 12:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Uganda: Museveni Lines Up Six Witnesses to Defend 2026 Election Victory in Court

President Museveni is preparing six witnesses to defend his victory in the 2026 election, which has been challenged in the Supreme Court.

Feb 4 β€’ 09:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Military Has Occupied His Magere Home

Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform, claims that the military has forcibly taken control of his home in Magere, preventing his family from accessing the property.

Feb 4 β€’ 05:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Kenya: Bobi Wine Says Ugandan Military Now 'Fully Occupying' His House

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges that the military has taken over his home with armed forces preventing his family from entering.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:12 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Uganda Army chief apologises to US over Bobi Wine claims

Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has retracted his accusations against the US embassy regarding opposition leader Bobi Wine and issued an apology after suspending cooperation with the embassy.

Jan 30 β€’ 10:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Tension grips Kampala as Museveni leads and residents await election results

Kampala is tense as citizens await the final presidential election results, with President Yoweri Museveni leading significantly against challenger Bobi Wine.

Jan 16 β€’ 16:07 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Uganda: Opposition Candidate Under House Arrest

Following the presidential election in Uganda, authorities have placed prominent opposition candidate Bobi Wine under house arrest, with the military surrounding his home to restrict movement.

Jan 16 β€’ 15:01 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

Incumbent takes commanding lead in Ugandan election

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni leads the election results with 76.25% of the vote, looking to extend his long-standing presidency as he faces challenger Bobi Wine.

Jan 16 β€’ 12:42 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Uganda: an opposition MP denounces the army's assassination of ten of his supporters

Opposition MP Bobi Wine claims that ten supporters were killed by the army at his home amid rising violence in Uganda as presidential and parliamentary results are expected soon.

Jan 16 β€’ 12:19 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Museveni, in power in Uganda for 40 years, leads the counting in the elections

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, in power for 40 years, leads the election count with 76% of the votes amid allegations of electoral fraud by opposition candidate Bobi Wine, who claims to be under house arrest.

Jan 16 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Crime & Justice

Presidential Election: Ugandan Military Apparently Surrounds Bobi Wine's House

Following the presidential election in Uganda, the opposition leader Bobi Wine is reportedly confined to his house in Kampala, surrounded by military forces, while long-time ruler Museveni leads in the election results.

Jan 16 β€’ 11:48 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Bobi Wine placed under house arrest after Uganda vote

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been placed under house arrest following a contentious election where early results indicate President Yoweri Museveni is ahead.

Jan 16 β€’ 11:17 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Presidential Election in Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni Leads by a Wide Margin, Opponent Bobi Wine Under House Arrest, According to His Party

In the Ugandan presidential election, President Yoweri Museveni has secured 76.25% of the votes, while opponent Bobi Wine has been placed under house arrest amid the ongoing vote counting, according to reports.

Jan 16 β€’ 09:04 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Disrupted polling in Uganda amid internet shutdown and heightened security

Polling in Uganda faced chaos and delays as biometric verification systems crashed and ballot boxes were late, coinciding with a government-imposed internet shutdown and heavy police presence to deter protests.

Jan 16 β€’ 07:40 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Uganda election: Bobi Wine and wife cast votes, Wine slams internet shutdown

Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine criticized an internet shutdown as he voted in the presidential election, which the government imposed citing misinformation and potential unrest.

Jan 15 β€’ 15:06 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown

In Uganda, voters faced long queues and delayed polling as President Yoweri Museveni seeks re-election against opposition leader Bobi Wine amid an internet shutdown.

Jan 15 β€’ 10:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

Uganda goes to the polls amid heavy security and internet blackout

Millions of Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election where incumbent President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his longstanding presidency against challenger Bobi Wine.

Jan 15 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Ugandans to vote in election expected to extend Museveni’s four-decade rule

As Ugandans prepare to cast their votes, the election is anticipated to allow Yoweri Museveni to maintain his long-established leadership amid concerns of political violence and repression.

Jan 15 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Repression Dominates Elections in Uganda: Internet Cuts, Journalist Arrests, and Lynching of Opponents

Uganda's upcoming presidential elections on January 15 are marred by repression, including internet outages, arrests of journalists, and violence against opposition figures.

Jan 15 β€’ 04:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Uganda: authorities shut down internet hours before polling stations open

Uganda has implemented a nationwide internet shutdown just hours before the presidential polls, with pop star Bobi Wine challenging long-time President Yoweri Museveni.

Jan 14 β€’ 17:22 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Elections in Uganda: The Pop Musician Against the Eternal President

Bobi Wine challenges long-time President Museveni in Uganda's elections, while authorities have reportedly imposed a nationwide internet shutdown.

Jan 14 β€’ 10:35 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

Ugandan opposition leader issues election warning

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, threatens protests against potential election rigging as President Yoweri Museveni warns of firm action against unrest.

Jan 14 β€’ 08:31 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Bobi Wine warns of protests if Uganda election is rigged

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has threatened to initiate mass protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs the upcoming presidential election, urging citizens to actively participate in the voting process.

Jan 13 β€’ 11:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine rallies in Kampala slum where he grew up

Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition candidate, campaigns in the slum of Kampala where he was raised, ahead of the presidential elections against Yoweri Museveni.

Jan 12 β€’ 13:49 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Uganda vote overshadowed by detentions, intimidation and fears of violence

As Uganda prepares for elections, opposition leaders raise concerns over political repression and the detention of critics, with Bobi Wine highlighting the issue of political prisoners in his campaign.

Jan 12 β€’ 11:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The leading opposition candidate in Uganda vows to review oil agreements if he wins the elections

Uganda's leading opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has promised to revise oil agreements with international companies if he wins the upcoming elections.

Jan 10 β€’ 06:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Uganda: Crowds voice support for the opposition ahead of election

Ahead of Uganda's presidential election, large crowds in Kampala showed support for opposition leader Bobi Wine against long-time President Yoweri Museveni.

Jan 9 β€’ 20:50 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ugandan opposition facing 'brutal campaign of repression' ahead of Jan. 15 vote, Amnesty says

Amnesty International reports a severe crackdown on Uganda's opposition as the January 15 election approaches, highlighting the risks faced by presidential candidate Bobi Wine.

Jan 7 β€’ 11:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Uganda denies plans for election internet shutdown

Uganda has refuted claims of an internet shutdown during upcoming elections, labeling the reports as unfounded amid concerns from opposition leader Bobi Wine.

Jan 6 β€’ 09:39 UTC

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