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37 die in violent start to Uganda's elections, Bobi Wine out on bail
Two days of protests were sparked by Bobi Wine's arrest on Wednesday ahead of a political rally in the run-up to the January 14 election, in which he is seen as...
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Death toll from Uganda clashes rises to 28: police
Twenty-eight people died in violent clashes between Ugandan security forces and supporters of detained opposition leader Bobi Wine this week, police said Friday, updating an earlier toll.
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16 killed as riots rock Uganda over politician's arrest
Ugandan security forces fired teargas and rubber bullets at angry protesters who set fires, barricaded roads and looted stores in the capital Kampala, as calls mounted for calm ahead of the 14 January elections.
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Three dead in clashes after Uganda presidential candidate arrested
Thirty-four people were also injured in the capital Kampala as police used tear gas and "other lethal weapons" against protesters, police spokesman Fred Enanga told AFP.
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Uganda's Bobi Wine detained after filing presidential candidacy
The 38-year-old opposition MP was forcefully pulled from his car and thrown into a van in Kampala after submitting his candidacy papers to election officials, his National Unity Party said.
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Ugandan pop-star MP Bobi Wine arrested during office raid
An opposition MP whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, Wine has previously been arrested numerous times as he has rattled the ruling party of President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the East African nation since 1986.
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Uganda plans elections in early 2021, but no rallies
The plan to ban rallies and gatherings during the campaign drew a rebuke from a leading opposition politician, who said it was designed to favour longtime President Yoweri Museveni.
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Uganda police arrest pop-star MP Bobi Wine, teargas supporters
Bobi Wine, a popular figure among young Ugandans, announced last year he would challenge President Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 elections, and on Monday was scheduled to begin a week-long series of consultations ahead of the vote.
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Uganda detains supporters of presidential hopeful over banned red berets
Wine (37) whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has rattled the government since becoming a legislator in 2017 with a line in caustic criticism that has earned him growing support.
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Ugandan presidential hopeful Bobi Wine denounces ban of his 'red beret' symbol
The government this month warned people who wear or sell red berets that they would be prosecuted under military law, which can lead to a life sentence.
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Uganda's popstar lawmaker to contest 2021 presidential vote
Bobi Wine has long hinted he would throw his hat into the ring and take on President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for over three decades.
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Ugandan opposition figure says state is financially strangling him
Wine, one of Uganda’s top singers who mostly belts out reggae and rap ballads, has many fans across East Africa and he is one of the top earning musicians in Uganda.
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Ugandan pop star & critic of President Museveni freed on bail
Magistrate Esther Nahirya granted bail after hearing Bob Wine’s application but told him he would be returned to jail if he engaged in unlawful demonstrations.
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Uganda orders suspension of 39 journos for reporting on Bobi Wine arrest
This is another illustration of the fear President Yoweri Museveni has of losing the next election to the pop-singer-turned-MP.
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Ugandan pop star opposition MP arrested over 2018 protest
Bobi Wine is the figurehead of a new generation who grew up under Museveni but want to see change and his anti-government songs have helped win him a big following.
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Uganda plans restrictions on artists
Minister Peace Mutuuzo says the new regulations to govern the music and entertainment industry were already drafted and expected to be passed by cabinet by March.
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Uganda plans restrictions on artists
Among the regulations is a range of restrictions including requiring artists to submit lyrics for songs and scripts for film and stage performances to authorities to be vetted.
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Ugandan authorities apologise after soldiers attack journalists
A military spokesman says the soldiers’ conduct was unprofessional and they would be arrested.
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At least 3 dead in Uganda demonstrations
Authorities in Kampala say they’ve made more than 40 arrests as parts of the capital have been made impassable.
