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African Leaders Spearhead Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Seven African Presidents are heading to Europe to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine War, which has global implications. The African...
Episode #6: A win for Free Speech in Uganda
Early this week the Constitutional Court in Uganda delivered a big blow to the state’s efforts at curtailing freedom...
2022 Review: A Focus on Uganda with Pru Nyamishana
In this episode, I speak to Pru Nyamishana a founding member of Africa Blogging, a blogger, podcaster and human...
PODCAST: Digital Taxes and Digital Rights in Africa
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to strain most African economies. As more African countries seek to widen their tax base,...
Podcast: Arrested and Tortured for writing a book featuring Kakwenza Rukirabashaija
Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija narrates the harrowing story of how he was arrested and reportedly tortured for writing two...
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PODCAST: How a five day internet shutdown disrupted lives in Uganda
In this episode, I chat with Ruth Aine, a fellow AfricaBlogging author from Uganda discussing the five-day internet blackout...
ELECTION UPDATE: Uganda’s date with destiny
Ugandans are going to the polls today (Thursday, 14th January 2021) to decide whether 76-year-old Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who...
The freedom from hunger that is not realy free
By John Riaga Article 43 (C) of the Kenyan constitution guarantees every citizen the freedom from hunger and a...
Democracy in Africa: a reflection on Uganda’s electoral process
By Joan Atuhaire On 14th January 2021, Ugandans will go to the polls to elect a president to lead...
The Role of Social Media in the 2021 Ugandan Elections featuring Songa Stone
The proliferation of smartphone devices has led to more meaningful access to the internet as more Ugandans are using...
PODCAST: Election Violence and Police Brutality Against opposition Candidates and their Supporters in Uganda
Uganda’s campaign season for the elections slated for 14th January 2020. In this episode, I focus on the harassment...
PODCAST: Shrinking Democratic Space In East Africa – A Focus on Tanzania and Uganda
Tanzania is just coming from a shambolic electioneering period characterized by harassment and intimidation of opposition politicians, stifling of...