Uganda

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Top army post for Ugandan president Museveni’s son

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has promoted his son to the rank of lieutenant general – the second highest position in the army. Lt Gen Kainerugaba Muhoozi is considered a likely successor to 74-year-old President Museveni, but denies any immediate plans to enter politics. In the last six years, Lt Gen Muhoozi has been promoted three

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Uganda’s Bobi Wine – We must either win or die trying

Ugandan musician-turned-MP Bobi Wine has struck a defiant tone in an interview with the BBC. He was speaking in the US where he is seeking treatment for injuries he alleges were sustained while he was detained by Ugandan security forces. He says he was tortured, allegations that have been described as “fake news” by President

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