This week UK Member of Parliament Dr. Paul Williams, long a stalwart advocate for human rights, public health, and democratic governance in Uganda, motioned to debate the status of democracy in …
Read more“The [Ugandan] state has become personalised,” says Dr. Paul Williams UK MP
Last year, the musician-turned-parliamentarian Bobi Wine shook Uganda – and all of Africa – with his enduring commitment to democracy in the face of incredible adversity. His travails have not …
Using excessive displays of force, Ugandan security forces again strong-armed Bobi Wine into cancelling one of his performances last week. Disgruntled fans of his music, supporters of his politics and …
Read morePresident Museveni Attempting to “Neutralise” MP Bobi Wine, writes Mr. Golooba-Mutebi
Writing for the Financial Times, David Pilling reminds us of what we saw throughout Africa in 2018 – widespread youth disillusionment with their grizzled, disconnected and increasingly authoritarian leaders. In …
Read moreBobi Wine Represents Widespread Youth Disillusionment With Aging Authoritarians in Africa
Often referred to as the “Ghetto President” of Uganda, Bobi Wine’s politics, policies and base of support are antithetical to those of President Yoweri Museveni. Though many will note that …
Read moreBobi Wine’s Political Movement Is Part Of A Larger Trend In Africa
Museveni wields incredible leverage with the international community. His well administered and responsive military are part of the backbone of security in Uganda and greater East Africa, an important asset …
Kyaddondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi – Bobi Wine – has published a new commentary article in the South African newspaper the Mail & Guardian regarding his recent plight and torture …
Read moreUganda Cannot Export Peace When It Lacks Peace at Home, writes Bobi Wine in Mail & Guardian