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Uganda: Govt Bans Red Beret, Symbol of Opposition Politician Bobi Wine's Movement
DW, 30 September 2019
The headwear, which is associated with Wine's campaign, has been deemed an item of military clothing. The former pop star, who is hoping to oust President Museveni, denounced the… Read more »
Uganda Bans Red Beret Synonymous With Bobi Wine's Movement
The headgear which is associated with opposition MP Robert Kyagulany popularly known as Bobi Wine's campaign, also worn by some Ugandan soldiers, was included in Uganda's first ever gazette of all-military clothing, deeming it to be "property of the state" which civilians cannot wear. Bobi Wine announced that he will challenge longtime President Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 elections. President Museveni who is seeking a 6th term has been in power since 1986.
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Uganda: People Power Vow to Defy Army Ban On Red Berets
Monitor, 1 October 2019
Political pressure group People Power has vowed to continue using the red beret as their symbol despite a decision by the army to gazette it as a monopoly of the military. Read more »
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Uganda: 2021 - Hurdles Bobi Wine Faces in Presidential Bid
Monitor, 8 March 2019
A day after Kyandondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, announced that he will stand for President in 2021 general election, former presidential candidates as well as… Read more »
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People Power leader Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine had to hold his meeting at his home after top hotels in Kampala "refused" to host his event where he ... Read more »
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Ugandan musician-turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has said that he will challenge longtime President Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 elections, "on behalf ... Read more »
