Age Limit Controversy Means Uganda is in Trouble - Experts
Experts say Uganda could witness "political instability, disorder and more human rights abuses" after parliament passed a constitutional amendment which effectively allows President Yoweri Museveni to run for office again.
Ugandan MPs debate the age limit bill.
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Uganda:
Age Limit Vote Tops Christmas Sermons Across Country
Monitor, 27 December 2017
The passing of the controversial Bill to amend the Constitution to remove the presidential age limit dominated church messages during Christmas prayers across the country. Read more »
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Uganda:
Woman Teargassed at Opposition Rally in November Dies
Monitor, 27 December 2017
A woman who sustained injuries and inhaled teargas when police stormed Lira Main Market last month to prevent Dr Kizza Besigye from addressing a rally, has died after one-month… Read more »
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Uganda:
When Kadaga Fumbled On Age-Limit Bill
Independent (Kampala), 26 December 2017
Kilak North MP, Anthony Akol, is baffled by rulings the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has been making recently. Read more »
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Uganda:
We Are Going to Sue - Sseggona
Observer, 27 December 2017
Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona spoke to Baker Batte Lule about the controversial age limit bill passage and its fall-out. Read more »
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Uganda:
Why Col Besigye Behaves Just Like Gen Museveni
Observer, 27 December 2017
For over a decade, Col Dr Kizza Besigye has been attacking and accusing President Museveni of being a dictator and a selfish individual. Read more »
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Uganda:
Seven-Year Term for MPs Illegal
Observer, 27 December 2017
I will start by quoting Article 1 (3) of Uganda's constitution: "All power and authority of Government and its organs derive from this Constitution, which in turn derives its… Read more »
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