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Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left country after disputed vote

Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, flanked by his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi are escorted by police and supporters as they arrive to cast their votes in the general election, within Magere neighborhood of Kasangati district in Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, flanked by his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi are escorted by police and supporters as they arrive to cast their votes in the general election, within Magere neighborhood of Kasangati district in Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon

Oct 12, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda poses for a photo after winning the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:02:23 at Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images/File Photo
Oct 12, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda poses for a photo after winning the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:02:23 at Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images/File Photo

Uganda police arrest two women accused of kissing in violation of homosexuality law

Uganda minister condemns military raid on opposition leader's home

FILE PHOTO: Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, walks with his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi, after he addressed a press conference as they prepare to leave their Magere home to vote in the general election, in Kasangati town near Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, walks with his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi, after he addressed a press conference as they prepare to leave their Magere home to vote in the general election, in Kasangati town near Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo

Case against Ugandan man charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ dropped, lawyer says

Support and criticism for East African co-hosts of 2027 Afcon

Senegal fans clash with security as fans invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegal fans clash with security as fans invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Uganda opposition leader says wife hospitalised after being choked by soldiers

FILE PHOTO: Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, walks with his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi, after he addressed a press conference as they prepare to leave their Magere home to vote in the general election, in Kasangati town near Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, walks with his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi, after he addressed a press conference as they prepare to leave their Magere home to vote in the general election, in Kasangati town near Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/ File Photo

Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says

Lt. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, looks on during his birthday party in Entebbe, Uganda May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo
Lt. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, looks on during his birthday party in Entebbe, Uganda May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo

Museveni's fiery son tightens grip on Uganda's future​

Lt. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, speaks during his birthday party in Entebbe, Uganda May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
Lt. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, speaks during his birthday party in Entebbe, Uganda May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

Wife of detained Uganda opposition figure says husband sick, condition worrying

Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director and wife to four time Ugandan presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye speaks during a Reuters interview on Besigye's health at her home in Kasangati, Wakiso district, on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director and wife to four time Ugandan presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye speaks during a Reuters interview on Besigye's health at her home in Kasangati, Wakiso district, on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

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