Imvepi’s unrest is more than an election dispute — Opinion


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Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa known for its biodiversity and landscapes.
Capital:
Kampala
Official language:
English, Swahili
Population:
47.8 million (2023)
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Aid cuts straining Uganda’s refugee policy — Opinion
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Uganda cracks down on media over unverified election results
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Why Uganda could face action from the Commonwealth over post-election abuses
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Deadly clashes erupt in Uganda following Museveni early landslide lead: summary
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LIVE: Uganda's octogenarian President Museveni takes early lead with 75% as 6% of votes counted
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Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine urges citizens to bypass internet blackout ahead of election
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Uganda’s election in a regional context, lessons from Kenya and Tanzania
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Uganda Roundup: ICC hearing on Kony, AI factory, $325 million airport upgrade
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Uganda Roundup: Young presidential hopeful, $500bn GDP target, Nile talks
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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities
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