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Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Presidential Election Challenge

Museveni Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Presidential Election Challenge

KAMPALA: President Museveni has formally asked Uganda’s Supreme Court of Uganda to dismiss a presidential election petition filed by former candidate Robert Kasibante, denying allegations that the January 15 poll was marred by widespread irregularities.In a response filed by his legal t

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From Ballot Box to Terror Docket: Inside the Case Against Muwanga Kivumbi

From Ballot Box to Terror Docket: Inside the Case Against Muwanga Kivumbi

KAMPALA — What began as a fiercely contested parliamentary race in rural Butambala has now hardened into one of the most consequential legal battles of Uganda’s post-election moment.Muwanga Kivumbi, a veteran opposition legislator and vice president for Buganda of the National Unity Pl

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Makindye West Rejects Sewanyana; Supporters Say He’s Better as a YouTuber

Makindye West Rejects Sewanyana; Supporters Say He’s Better as a YouTuber

Former Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Sewanyana has been advised to consider venturing into YouTube content creation following his overwhelming loss in the recently concluded general elections.Makindye West Rejects Sewanyana; Supporters Say He’s Better as a YouTuberForme

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

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 a decade ago, the 43-year-old has become a major thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, an 81-year-old who has been in power for 40 years.Bobi Wine ha

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Court Upholds EC Decision Blocking Magogo Rival from Budiope East MP Race

Court Upholds EC Decision Blocking Magogo Rival from Budiope East MP Race

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by former police officer Daniel Mulirire, keeping in place the Electoral Commission (EC) decision that removed him from the ballot for Budiope East constituency (Buyende District).In a judgment delivered electronically on January 9, 2026, J

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Why Muslims do not celebrate Christmas

Why Muslims do not celebrate Christmas

What would you do if the neighbour, friend, or relative you hosted to a mega feast on Eid Day sometime in June now wants to return the favour by hosting you for Christmas? Would you simply tell them: ‘No thanks’? Fake a parallel programme? Or smile all the way to the serving table? Tha

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Museveni Rallies Ugandans to Vote Wisely

Museveni Rallies Ugandans to Vote Wisely

Museveni Rallies Ugandans to Vote WiselyKyotera — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, has called on Ugandans to vote wisely, urging them to support leaders and policies that deliver tangible res

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Brazil court rejects new Bolsonaro appeal against coup conviction

Brazil court rejects new Bolsonaro appeal against coup conviction

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Friday rejected a fresh appeal by jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro against his coup conviction, declaring it inadmissible, according to a court document Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bidBolsonaro, 70, began serving a 27

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Bomb Hits Burundi as M23, DRC War Expands

Bomb Hits Burundi as M23, DRC War Expands

“Such provocation is unacceptable and appropriate actions will be taken to protect the Burundian population,” Bizimana said in a statement issued late on Friday.A telecommunication station was hit in Kamanyola, DRC which is under rebel M23 controlBurundi has accused AFC/M23 rebe

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12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to 12 NUP supporters arrested over violent clashes at a campaign event, despite state objections citing the tense political climate.The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has released 12 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters on bail afte

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