As Dr. Kizza Besigye returns to court this week on treason charges, the high-profile case of Uganda’s main opposition leader raises questions about Uganda’s political future ahead of the 2026 elections.
As the inaugural season of the podcast comes to an end, the two break down what happened during Uganda's most recent presidential election.
The award show, set to be hosted in Kampala, Uganda, has been cancelled after a series of onslaughts against the opposition leader.
Trauma is the topic on the podcast's latest episode: "The Ballot or The Bullet."
The petition calls for "the African Union, US, UK, EU and all people of conscience to condemn in the strongest possible terms the ongoing assault on Uganda's opposition and commit to support a safe free and fair election for all Ugandan citizens."
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