Opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyangulanyi has repeatedly been underestimated by government supporters and critics since he first ran for parliament.
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Never has a political contest in Uganda’s history been so furiously played out in the media space as the 2021 national elections.
Uganda must overhaul its national legal framework on the use of force and firearms during law enforcement.
In surpassing opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, Robert Kyagulanyi has done what many Ugandans thought impossible. But can he topple Museveni?
For all of the shortcomings of Nyerere’s regime, his ideas continue to inspire Tanzanians fighting for a more equal and democratic future, over 20 years after his death.
Debate is raging as to whether Uganda can hold a scientific election, preceded by mass media and digital campaigns.
African countries need to make a concerted effort to establish a continental two-term policy.
The relationship between the country’s security forces and the civilian population has always been uneasy.
Written from prison, the new book of poems by the writer, academic and activist shows her fire but also her deep love for Uganda.
Bobi Wine in Uganda does it; so do the Economic Freedom Fighters in South Africa. The red beret is worn to signify the revolutionary. Its power lies in a symbolism that combines art and politics.
There is a strong framework of international laws and conventions that defend free speech, but Uganda continues to limit freedom of expression especially when the people criticise their president.
African leaders who have sought ICC involvement have all seen the court as being beneficial to the survival of their governments.
The ruling National Resistance Movement has undermined Uganda’s democracy
Links between groups within the Kivu province and the Islamic state are not new.
A military confrontation between Uganda and Rwanda remains implausible. But the stand-off between the two countries is reminiscent of the worst days between them.
The concept of ‘agaciro’ is central to how Rwanda engages with the international community and promotes its state interests.
Democratic and authoritarian countries are moving further away from each other.
There’s a strong case to ban gambling as it’s rapidly becoming a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa.
Academic Stella Nyanzi has been daring in her critique of Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni. She now faces jail for her outspokenness.
Despite continual threats, the media in Uganda continues to tackle controversial issues and break big stories of corruption and abuse of power.
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Marist College
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Professor in International Development, University of Antwerp
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Professor of Anthropology and International Development, The University of Western Australia
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Ali Mazrui Professor of History & African Studies, University of Michigan
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Lecturer, RMIT University
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Lecturer of Mass Communications, Uganda Christian University
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Emeritus Professor of Law and Politics Institute of Development Policy (IOB), University of Antwerp
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Professor of Democracy, University of Birmingham
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Post Doctorate Researcher under the DANIDA funded project on security, sustainable growth and peace in Uganda., University of Copenhagen
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, King's College London
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Professor of Comparative Politics, University of Warwick
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Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is an Associate Dean (Research and Publication), School of Postgraduate Studies and Research at Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda Martyrs University
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Lecturer, University of York
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London
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Professor of History, Durham University