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AU Commission commends Uganda elections, congratulates Museveni on re-election
The African Union Commission Chair further reiterated the AU’s broader commitment to supporting democratic governance across the continent.
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Uganda opposition adopts national flag as protest symbol
Uganda's flag, created when the country achieved independence from Britain in 1962, has stripes of black to represent Africa, yellow for its sunshine, and red to represent African brotherhood, with a grey crow...
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Civil society raises alarm over Uganda’s escalating pre-election violence
In a statement issued on January 8, the coalition highlighted a growing pattern of violence, restrictions on political participation, and heavy military involvement in what should be a civilian-led electoral pr...
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AU-COMESA-IGAD observers arrive in Uganda ahead of January 15 elections
The mission includes 84 short-term observers with diverse professional backgrounds, including diplomats accredited to the AU, election management officials, civil society representatives, human rights experts,...
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Uganda's Electoral Commission warns against campaign violence
Uganda’s Electoral Commission condemned violence at Robert Kyagulanyi’s Gulu rally, ordered a police investigation, and urged all political actors and security agencies to uphold peaceful, lawful campaigns nati...