Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The decision by Kasese Woman Member of Parliament Winnie Kiiza to quit active politics is gratifying and one of the gestures that bring a ray of hope in Uganda’s opposition political landscape. This is according to Maj Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu, the leader of …
Read More »ELECTIONS: Home of Togo opposition candidate surrounded by security forces
Lome, Togo | AFP | The home of a key Togo opposition candidate was surrounded by security forces just hours after polls closed Saturday in elections widely expected to see President Faure Gnassingbe claim a fourth term in power. Troops could be seen outside the house of Agbeyome Kodjo, considered …
Read More »Opposition MPs accused of dodging Tumwine censure petition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Members of Parliament have faulted the Human rights committee of Parliament and the Opposition for shying away from the censure process against Security Minister Gen Elly Tumwine. Last week MPs started the process to censure Tumwine over contempt of Parliament. MPs …
Read More »Police brutality, clapdown of Opposition activities bad signs for 2021 polls-ANT
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Alliance for National Transformation-ANT says that police brutality and marginalization of opposition politicians are bad signs that could threaten the credibility of the 2021 elections. ANT spokesperson, Wilberforce Seryazi while addressing a press conference on Tuesday said that while President Yoweri Museveni, who is …
Read More »Forming alliance will defeat Museveni in 2021 elections – Gen. Muntu
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) Coordinator, Gen. Mugisha Muntu has revealed that this time the opposition has got fertile ground to defeat President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with his NRM party come the 2021 elections if a strong alliance is formed. Gen. Mugisha Muntu …
Read More »Prominent Abiy critic Jawar says to stand in Ethiopia election
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | AFP | Jawar Mohammed, a former ally turned foe of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, told AFP on Saturday he would join the race for a 2020 election to ensure that it is “free and fair”. Jawar, a media mogul and activist who was at …
Read More »Cameroon main opposition leader Maurice Kamto released
Yaoundé, Cameroon | AFP | Cameroon’s main opposition leader Maurice Kamto walked free from jail Saturday after a military court ordered his release at the behest of veteran President Paul Biya. Kamto was greeted by hundreds of supporters as he was driven away surrounded by a dozen-strong escort of …
Read More »Why Uganda has banned wearing of red beret, the opposition’s trademark
Kampala, Uganda | AFP | Uganda on Monday designated the red beret and tunic as official military clothing that could land civilians who wear them in jail, essentially banning the uniform of opposition leader Bobi Wine and his supporters. The pop star turned leading opposition figure, who has announced he …
Read More »Museveni lashes at Opposition for promoting false propaganda against NRM
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has lashed at the opposition for promoting hate speech against the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM government, saying Ugandans continue voting for his government because it has done a lot to transform Uganda. Museveni made the remarks while campaigning for Harriet Mugenyi …
Read More »UK Johnson’s Brexit plans in tatters after stinging defeats
London, United Kingdom | AFP | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s hardline Brexit strategy stood in tatters on Thursday after a humiliating week left him without a working majority but unable to call an election. His supporters ended a night-long filibuster in the upper House of Lords when the government gave …
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