Tag Archives: Uganda

Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election

NAIROBI, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Uganda’s military chief said on Friday that authorities had detained 2,000 opposition supporters, killed 30, and were hunting for more following a disputed presidential election in which his father, Yoweri Museveni, won a seventh term. The elder Museveni, 81, has led the East African nation for nearly …

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Uganda’s Economy at a Crossroads: World Bank Calls for Tax Reforms and Smarter Spending to Sustain Growth

Kampala – Report – Reda Helal: The World Bank has released the 25th edition of the Uganda Economic Update, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country’s economic performance in FY2024/2025 and its prospects as commercial oil production approaches. Strong Growth with Brighter Prospects Ahead According to the report, Uganda’s real …

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Museveni Declared Winner Amid Election Fraud Allegations

Museveni has won a sixth term as president of Uganda while his main challenger, Bobi Wine, has countered with allegations of vote-rigging. One of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, Yoweri Museveni, was declared the winner of Uganda’s presidential election by the country’s electoral commission on Saturday. Museveni, who first took power in …

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