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Uganda: Why Bobi Wine Represents Such a Big Threat to Museveni
The Conversation Africa, 31 August 2018
Over the past fortnight, Uganda has been convulsed by the fallout from the arrest of opposition MP Robert Kyagulanyi - better known as Afro-beat pop superstar Bobi Wine. His… Read more »
Why Bobi Wine Represents Such a Big Threat to Museveni
The growing popularity of MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine and the reaction from Yoweri Museveni's government - police beatings, arrests, protests following a social media tax, and attacks on journalists - points to a turning point for the East African nation. Will 'People Power' prevail against what is being seen as the corruption-plagued former revolutionary movement the president leads?
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Bobi Wine - The Leader Uganda Needs?
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Africa: Whither to Uganda?
Fahamu, 29 August 2018
The author argues that the People Power movement in Uganda has reached a point of no return in their efforts to bring about change in the country, but that they would require more… Read more »
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Uganda: Between Museveni's Frying Pan and Bobi Wine's Fire
Independent (Kampala), 30 August 2018
Uganda has a new hero: Bobi Wine. He is being presented to us domestically and internationally as the symbol of our struggle for democracy, freedom, liberty and social… Read more »
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Uganda: Bobi Wine - the Making of People Power
Observer, 29 August 2018
"People Power, Our Power" is a slogan that has in the recent weeks gained more public traction and recognition. Read more »
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Kenya: Govt Demands Apology From Kenya Over Bobi Wine Protests
Observer, 30 August 2018
Government through the East African Affairs ministry has written to the parliament of Kenya demanding that its legislators apologise for allegedly abusing Uganda President Yoweri… Read more »
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Uganda: As the Political Ground Shifts - Is it Time for Dialogue?
Monitor, 29 August 2018
There is already a ground shift from under the ruling NRM following the by-election in Arua and its aftermath and it is time for the party to wake up and smell the coffee. Read more »
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Uganda: Woman Who Saw Bobi Wine Driver Killed Speaks Out
Nation, 29 August 2018
A woman nursing injuries in a Kampala hospital has said she witnessed the shooting of Ugandan MP Bobi Wine's driver earlier this month. Read more »
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Uganda: Social Media Mobilisation Is a Bright Spot in Bobi Wine Saga
The Conversation Africa, 29 August 2018
President Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda with authoritarian firmness for the last 32 years. But even his most ardent supporters were shocked by the ferocity with which his… Read more »
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Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who can barely walk without the help of crunches, will be admitted at the Royal London Hospital where he will receive treatment ... Read more »
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The international community has joined East Africans in condemning the arrest and beating of opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi in Uganda. Military court charges against the ... Read more »
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Rights groups have slammed the growing harassment of the media in countries like Uganda, Nigeria, and Tanzania. Some Ugandan journalists who were reporting on protests supporting ... Read more »
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Kenyans have joined hands with their Ugandan counterparts to demand for release of Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who was arrested and allegedly ... Read more »
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Police and the army have fired teargas and live bullets on protesters who lit fires at Kisekka Market, Namirembe Road and Kikuubo Market Lane - demanding the release of Kyadondo ... Read more »
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There were two stand-by ambulances expected to transport the suspects - who were tortured in detention - to receive specialised treatment. Read more »
