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Robert Kyagulanyi, aka ‘Bobi Wine’, leader of the National Unity Platform.

EXCLUSIVE: Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine speaks to M&G from exile in the US, calls for sanctions against Museveni

Exiled politician calls for sanctions against President Yoweri Museveni’s regime

Power grip: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, was declared the winner of the 2026 presidential race for a seventh elective term, taking his
tally from 40 to 45 years in power. Photo: Government of the Republic of Uganda

Uganda poll reflects Africa’s fragile democracy

If nations continue with election malpractices, it is only a matter of time before they face the same fate as Libya and Sudan

Bobi Wine (born Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu), the pop star who became the leading political opposition figure, is challenging President Yoweri Museveni

‘A new Uganda’ is not Bobi Wine’s personal project; it’s that of all Ugandans seeking change

The leader of the National Unity Platform party and presidential candidate has started his campaign for the 12 January 2026 general elections

Robert Kyagulanyi, aka ‘Bobi Wine’, leader of the National Unity Platform.

Uganda’s parliament ignores rule of law

In defiance of a supreme court ruling, Uganda’s parliament under the National Resistance Movement’s President Yoweri Museveni has passed into law that civilians can be tried in…

The Canadian government declared Joy Ruth Acheng (above) persona non grata in Canada while Henry Mayega was expelled by the UAE. Acheng was appointed by President Yoweri Museveni.

Political corruption is eroding diplomacy and Uganda’s image abroad

The country’s ambassadors to Canada and the United Arab Emirates have been expelled from those countries

Celebrity charisma: Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine. Photo: Sumy Sadurni/AFP

Bobi Wine, Uganda’s democracy hunter

The documentary, Bobi Wine, the People’s President, shows the confluence of music and art in the pursuit of freedom and democracy

Bobi Wine, musician, singer and politician, and strong opponent of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
(Photo: Damien Grenon)
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What would a Wine win look like?

Ugandans’ choice at the polls was more about stemming a sixth term for the Museveni regime than about actual policy