'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics. Since his career pivot ...

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine is the latest Museveni critic to face the wrath of the state. The 43-year-old opposition ...

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Ugandan president's military son, is not on the ballot in Thursday's presidential election.
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Kampala decked in colours of Ugandan president's party ahead of polls

The 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, is seeking re-election.
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The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, in office since 1986, is aiming for a seventh successive election victory. His main challenger ...