Uganda – The Diplomatic Envoy

Uganda’s Government Turns to New Pretexts to Justify Electoral Corruption

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Collin Duran 0 Comments Museveni, Besigye, free electoral process, corruption, Uganda

Uganda has a muddled history when it comes to national elections. President Yoweri Museveni has led Uganda for nearly forty years and, on January 14, the president won a sixth in national elections, reports NPR. The election was marred by accusations of corruption and intimidation tactics used by the government. Domestic media outlets rushed to report on these abuses and cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a driver behind violations of the right to a free and fair election.

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Uganda’s President Museveni Wins Fifth Election in 30 Years

March 23, 2016 Theodore Ezike 0 Comments Elections, Uganda, Yoweri Museveni

The U.S. Department of State reported “delays in the delivery of voting materials, reports of pre-checked ballots and vote buying, ongoing blockage of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, and excessive use of force by the police.”