Podcast appearances and mentions of bobi wine

‘All they have seen is a 40-year rule that has resulted in high unemployment rates, poor services, and an increased violation of human rights. This young population is yearning to see a different president, a different kind of Uganda.'Catherine Byaruhanga speaks to human rights lawyer and activist Nicholas Opiyo about Ugandan politics, the rule of law, and the impact of 40 years of one leader on the nation.He's taken on multiple cases of national significance, including successfully overturning the country's anti-LGBTQ legislation back in 2014 - although this has since been re-instated, and represented a former rebel commander of the Lord's Resistance Army.Opiyo has also represented Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine, who, despite previously being arrested and charged with treason in 2018, challenged the 81-year-old incumbent President Yoweri Museveni in January's disputed elections.These elections were watched from afar by Opiyo, who was recently forced to flee his home country for his own safety, but still continues his human rights work. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Botswana's President Duma Boko, and Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of Egypt. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Catherine Byaruhanga Producers: Clare Williamson, Ben Cooper and Farhana Haider Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Nicholas Opiyo. Credit: Reuters)

durée : 00:05:45 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Catherine Duthu - Bobi Wine, principal opposant en Ouganda, doit se cacher depuis les élections du 15 janvier en Ouganda : le chef de l'armée, fils du président Yoweri Museveni au pouvoir depuis 1986, dit vouloir la mort de Bobi Wine et de tous les autres opposants. Bobi Wine évoque une centaine de morts.

Une semaine après la présidentielle en Ouganda, officiellement remportée par le président sortant Yoweri Museveni, l'opposant Bobi Wine rejette les résultats. Dans un entretien à RFI, il affirme être en fuite, évoque un climat de répression et dit disposer d'éléments sur des fraudes. Il appelle à une mobilisation non-violente et interpelle la communauté internationale. Entretien au micro de Christina Okello RFI: Comment allez-vous ? Et surtout : êtes-vous en sécurité ? Bobi Wine : Je suis en vie… je devrais être félicité d'avoir survécu jusqu'ici. Mais sur ma sécurité : non, je ne suis pas en sécurité. Je suis pourchassé par l'armée sans avoir commis le moindre crime. Je suis en fuite. Ma femme et ma famille ne sont pas en sécurité non plus : elles sont encerclées par l'armée. Elles ne peuvent pas sortir, personne ne peut entrer. Elles ont faim, et même la nourriture qu'on tente de leur livrer est refusée. Depuis l'élection du 15 janvier, comment décririez-vous le climat en Ouganda en ce moment ? Nos concitoyens sont massacrés. Il y a un massacre silencieux en cours. Le fils de Museveni est sorti il y a deux jours, et il a regretté de n'avoir tué « que 22 » des nôtres : il aurait voulu en tuer davantage. Nous avons aussi des informations faisant état de plus de 100 personnes tuées à travers le pays. Des gens sont arrêtés sans avoir commis le moindre crime. Trois de mes vice-présidents ont été arrêtés. Deux d'entre eux sont des femmes, et je ne sais pas où elles sont. Elles ont été interpellées la veille du jour du vote, et cela fait maintenant sept jours : personne ne sait où elles se trouvent. Mon vice-président en charge de la région centrale a aussi été arrêté aujourd'hui (jeudi). Et cela survient après ce qui s'est passé il y a une semaine, quand dix personnes ont été abattues à l'intérieur de sa maison. Vous faites référence à votre député Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, dans le district de Butambala. Il affirme que dix de vos partisans ont été tués le jour du vote, dans sa maison. De son côté, le président Yoweri Museveni parle de « terroristes », en visant le NUP après cet épisode. Comment réagissez-vous à ces accusations et, selon vous, que s'est-il passé ce jour-là ? Parmi ces dix personnes, huit étaient des femmes. Leur rôle, c'était de remplir des formulaires, de recevoir les résultats et de compiler les formulaires de déclaration des résultats — les « DR forms » — qui arrivaient de différents bureaux de vote. Elles étaient dans la maison d'un homme politique le jour du scrutin, et c'est là que la police les a trouvées, puis les a abattues.  Vous dénoncez des fraudes : quelles preuves avez-vous, concrètement ? Nous avons des preuves avant, pendant et après l'élection. Nous avons des vidéos montrant des policiers, des militaires, et même des responsables de la Commission électorale, en train de pré-cocher des bulletins en faveur de Yoweri Museveni. Nous en avons des dizaines. Et malgré cela, nous avions largement battu Museveni. Alors lui et la Commission ont décidé de ne lire aucun résultat issu des formulaires de déclaration : ils ont fabriqué des pourcentages et des chiffres, et les ont annoncés sans preuve. Nous les avons mis au défi de publier ces formulaires par district : ils ne l'ont pas fait, parce qu'ils savent qu'ils n'ont pas ces preuves.  Allez-vous saisir la justice pour contester les résultats ? Non. Nous n'avons aucune confiance dans la justice en Ouganda : elle est biaisée en faveur de Yoweri Museveni. Les prisonniers politiques n'obtiennent pas de liberté sous caution. Et même quand la Cour suprême rend des décisions, l'armée les piétine. Donc notre espoir n'est pas dans les tribunaux : notre espoir est dans le peuple ougandais, pour se lever et rejeter toutes ces absurdités.  Qu'est-ce que vous comptez faire maintenant ? Quelle est votre stratégie ? Et une troisième candidature, est-elle envisageable en 2031 ? Nous appelons à la désobéissance civile. Nous appelons à une action non-violente, à des manifestations non-violentes contre le régime, et à toutes les formes créatives de protestation possibles, jusqu'à ce que le régime ressente la pression du peuple. Nous ne regardons même pas 2031, ni même l'année prochaine : nous regardons le plus vite possible, parce que le pouvoir qui s'impose à nous n'est pas notre choix. Nous devons nous libérer et rétablir la démocratie. Un mot pour nos auditeurs en Afrique francophone, notamment dans des pays où l'opposition dénonce aussi des dérives autoritaires : que voulez-vous leur dire ? Les peuples qui vivent sous d'autres dictatures, ailleurs sur le continent, doivent regarder ce qui se passe en Ouganda, parce que nous souffrons de la même manière. Nous pouvons apprendre les uns des autres, et nous soutenir en amplifiant nos voix respectives.  Et qu'attendez-vous de la communauté internationale ? J'appelle la communauté internationale à demander des comptes au régime ougandais. Je veux aussi leur dire merci : nous apprécions — même si c'est peu — ce qui est fait pour soutenir la démocratie et les droits humains en Afrique. Mais les valeurs qui nous rassemblent — démocratie, droits humains, État de droit — doivent s'appliquer partout. Le standard de démocratie en Afrique devrait être le même qu'en Europe ou en Amérique du Sud. Condamner des dictateurs comme Loukachenko au Bélarus ou Maduro au Venezuela, tout en fraternisant avec des dictateurs en Afrique, c'est du racisme pur et simple. Nous voulons être traités avec le même standard : quand Internet est coupé pendant les élections, quand des citoyens sont abattus, et que malgré cela des dirigeants de la communauté internationale continuent de coopérer avec des dictateurs africains comme s'ils étaient légitimes, c'est inacceptable. Il faut une remise à plat, pour que nous soyons considérés comme de véritables partenaires, à égalité.  À lire aussiOuganda: le fils de Yoweri Museveni menace l'opposant de mort Bobi Wine, qui renonce à contester sa défaite

Abrimos o recapitulativo desta semana em África com Moçambique com as intempéries que provocaram mortíferas cheias essencialmente no sul do país. De acordo com o Instituto Nacional de Gestão e Redução do Risco de Desastres, para além de mais de uma dezena de mortos só nestes últimos dias e mais de 700 mil pessoas afectadas, o balanço muito provisório da época chuvosa é de pelo menos 123 mortos desde Outubro. Ao longo destes últimos dias, as autoridades tentaram acudir às pessoas que se encontram bloqueadas devido às cheias, com grandes dificuldades pelo meio, como chegou a reconhecer Benvinda Levy, primeira-ministra de Moçambique. Neste quadro já por si difícil, a situação epidemiológica também piorou comparativamente com o ano passado, com um recrudescimento de doenças diarreicas e casos de paludismo. Perante a ausência de sinais de abrandamento das intempéries, o governo deu conta da sua apreensão face à possível ruptura da Barragem de Senteeko, na África do Sul, com possíveis consequências em alguns distritos das províncias e Maputo e Gaza na região do sul do país. Relativamente desta vez a São Tomé e Príncipe, num acórdão datado de 15 de Janeiro, o Tribunal Constitucional apontou violações da Constituição no decreto presidencial de 6 de Janeiro de 2025 demitindo o governo então dirigido por Patrice Trovoada, da ADI, e que depois foi substituído pelo actual primeiro-ministro Américo Ramos, pertencente a uma outra ala do mesmo partido. Reagindo na segunda-feira a este acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional, Patrice Trovoada declarou-se "disponível para voltar à governação do país". Por seu turno, o actual chefe do governo, Américo Ramos, questionou o 'timing' do acórdão, 12 meses depois da demissão do anterior governo. Sobre a disponibilidade de Patrice Trovoada regressar ao poder, ele sublinhou que o acórdão não tem efeitos retroactivos. Refira-se entretanto que a ADI de Patrice Trovoada anunciou esta semana que vai submeter ao parlamento no próximo dia 27 de Janeiro, uma moção de censura contra o actual Governo são-tomense, alegando que “não tem demonstrado habilidade sustentável à governação”. Ao ser auscultado nesta sexta-feira pelo Presidente da republica sobre os pleitos eleitorais deste ano, as presidenciais de Julho e as legislativas de Setembro, a ADI considerou que no caso de a sua moção de censura ser aprovada, poderia colocar-se a necessidade de antecipar a data das legislativas. Em Cabo Verde, a actualidade esteve igualmente virada para calendários eleitorais, com o Presidente José Maria Neves a anunciar as legislativas para 17 de Maio e as presidenciais para o dia 15 de Novembro, sendo que uma eventual segunda volta fica reservada para o dia 29 de Novembro. No Uganda, depois de o Presidente Yoweri Museveni, no poder desde 1986, ter sido declarado vencedor das presidenciais da semana passada com mais de 70% dos votos, a tensão não tende a diminuir no país, com observadores e oposição a denunciar resultados forjados e um clima de violência. Esta semana, o filho do Presidente e chefe do exército ameaçou de morte o principal adversário do pai nas presidenciais, Bobi Wine, que em em entrevista concedida à RFI, disse "ter que se esconder". Relativamente desta vez à Guiné-Bissau, a presidência da CPLP assumida por Timor-Leste na sequência da suspensão da Guiné-Bissau quer que uma missão a Bissau “se realize rapidamente”. Em declarações recolhidas pela agência Lusa, o ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros de Timor-Leste, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, sublinhou tratar-se de um "assunto prioritário". A perspectiva desta missão da CPLP que já vinha sendo discutida desde Dezembro, mas também uma série de pronunciamentos feitos nomeadamente pelo Presidente de Cabo Verde que apelou nestes últimos dias à libertação de todos os presos políticos, mas também pelo chefe da diplomacia portuguesa Paulo Rangel que deu conta da sua preocupação com a situação da Guiné-Bissau após a desestabilização militar de Novembro do ano passado, ou ainda pela eurodeputada socialista Marta Temido para quem se vive uma grave quebra do estado de direito naquele pais, irritaram em Bissau. O porta-voz do governo interino guineense, Fernando Vaz, foi sem rodeios. Respondendo às criticas lançadas pelo governo guineense, o chefe de estado cabo-verdiano, desmentiu qualquer "tentativa de ingerência" nos assuntos internos da Guiné-Bissau. Reagindo igualmente às declarações do actual poder de Bissau, o eurodeputado socialista Francisco Assis afastou qualquer "complexo neocolonialista" por parte de Portugal. Entretanto, relativamente desta vez à Republica Centro-Africana, o Parlamento Europeu aprovou na quinta-feira uma resolução apelando às autoridades do bloco a imporem sanções específicas aos responsáveis pela detenção do luso-belga Joseph Figueira Martins naquele país. Os eurodeputados solicitam também o envio de uma missão à RCA para avaliar a situação daquele humanitário, preso desde Maio de 2024 e condenado em Novembro passado a 10 anos de trabalhos forçados. Em Angola, o parlamento aprovou na quinta-feira em votação final, a lei sobre o estatuto das ONGs, com os votos contra da UNITA que considerou que o diploma restringe a liberdade de associação. Em entrevista à RFI, Zola Álvaro, activista e Presidente da Associação Cívica -Handeka- referiu que esta lei vai dificultar o trabalho das ONGs. No Senegal, estes últimos dias foram de celebração, depois da vitoria da equipa nacional na final do CAN 2025 no passado fim-de-semana em Marrocos contra a equipa da casa. Apesar de esta vitória ficar marcada pela polémica da saída de campo de certos jogadores senegaleses em protesto contra uma decisão do arbitro nos minutos finais do jogo, prevaleceu o espírito festivo em Dacar.

In Iran, some families are still searching morgues for their loved ones. Among those who have found them, some say they have been intimidated and threatened by security forces for holding funerals. Also, Bobi Wine, the leading opposition figure in Uganda's presidential elections, speaks to The World's Marco Werman from hiding, one week after Uganda's longtime president, Yoweri Museveni, was declared the winner of a disputed election. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday to appeal for support. Plus, National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek shares some sticky situations he's encountered on the Eden Walk. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week we look at Riots in Iran; War in Ukraine; Chaos in Greenland; Canada, China and Qatar;  The New World Order; Elections in Uganda; Adam Ramsay and Roz Foyer and Progressive Hypocrisy; Did a BBC reporter hiss when Jesus was mentioned?  World facts; Get a Life;  The Crazy Prosecution of Yanis Varoufakis; Darlington Nurse speaks out about trauma caused by Trans nurse;  Drought ended in California; Jordan Peterson on Narcisstic Compassion; Douglas Murray on Corporate Virtue Signalling; Craig Silvey (Honeybee) Charged; Is the Quiet Revival Happening? Death of Paul Helm; and the Final Word - with music from the Cure, Bryan Ferry, Uganda, Bobi Wine, DC3, Don Mclean; Psallos and Judith Babiyre

Rais Yoweri Museveni, mwenye umri wa miaka 81, na ambaye amekuwa madarakani kwa miaka 40, alitangazwa mshindi wa uchaguzi mkuu wa Januari 15 baada ya kupata asilimia 71.65 ya kura. Mpinzani wake wa karibu Robert Kyagulanyi maarufu kama Bobi Wine mwenye umri wa miaka 43, alimaliza wa pili kwa kupata asilimia 24.72 ya kura. Bobi Wine amedai kuibiwa kura. Ushindi wa rais Museveni unamaanisha nini ?  

Donald Trump says he will "100%" follow through on his threat to impose further tariffs if a deal isn't reached over Greenland. He also refuses to rule out the use of force. Denmark has "substantially" increased the number of soldiers deployed to the autonomous Danish territory -- although they're part of exercises aimed at Russia rather than the United States. President Tump has told the Norwegian prime minister that he can no longer think, in his words, "purely of peace", and that he wants "complete and total control" of Greenland. Also: the Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine, tells the BBC that he's had to go into hiding for his safety. Clashes erupt at a Syrian prison holding Islamic State fighters. Could Britain be about to follow Australia and introduce a social media ban for under-16s? And we look back at the life of the Italian fashion designer, Valentino, who has died at the age of 93. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Europe's most senior politicians grapple with a transatlantic crisis and a US president speaking to them in a way they have never known before. Can the UK's 'gentle' approach still work?Also on the programme: The Ugandan singer-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine gives his first post-election interview to the BBC in hiding; and an Austrian cow that uses a tool, held in its mouth, to scratch its back.(Photo: European Commission President Ursula von der Layen speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos. Credit: Reuters)

The World Economic Forum in Switzerland has been dominated by President Trump's ambition to take control of Greenland and his threat to impose tariffs on European countries that resist. President Macron of France accused the US of trying to weaken and subordinate Europe. Also in the programme: A new ceasefire announced in Syria; and we hear from the Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine.(Picture: France's President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Credit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

Uganda's President Museveni was declared winner of the January 15 election. Opposition candidates, including Bobi Wine, say the election was far from free and fair. On this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkorama Domena speaks with DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala and MP Paul Omara to unpack what really happened on election day and what Museveni's seventh term could mean for Uganda's democratic future.

Uganda's opposition leader, Bobi Wine, has urged his supporters to hold non- violent protests following presidential elections on Thursday. In a video posted on X, Wine questioned the credibility of the vote, saying results could not be verified after members of his party were arrested amid an ongoing internet shutdown. Also in the programme: the new ‘Board of Peace' for Gaza; and US politicians visit Denmark amid tensions over Greenland. (Photo: A man cycles past a campaign billboard of Uganda's President, following the general elections in Kampala, Uganda January 16, 2026. CREDIT: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya)

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There are reports emerging of violent clashes between police and opposition supporters in Uganda following presidential elections yesterday. Local media say several people have been killed. There has been tension as the party of the presidential candidate Bobi Wine says the security forces have surrounded his house as votes are counted. This comes as Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding lead in Thursday's presidential election - well ahead of his main challenger Bobi Wine, whose party has already questioned the credibility of the results. Figures so far give Museveni 75% of the vote, with Wine on 21%, based on returns from 70% of polling stations. The elections were held amid a countrywide internet shutdown imposed earlier in the week. To get a sense of the situation in the country, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Juliet Nankufa, a Digital Rights Researcher

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah (king), has pledged to return and lead his country into democracy. We speak to one of his supporters.Also on the programme: Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been forcibly removed from his house and taken to an unknown location in an army helicopter, according to his party; and there is growing excitement in Morocco, as the hosts approach the final of the football Africa Cup of Nations. (Photo: Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran at the National Press Club in Washington. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

Prime Minister Carney strikes a deal on Canadian canola exports with China; I'll speak with an Alberta farmer who's feeling cautiously optimistic -- after losing six figures to the trade war. Canadian auto industry leaders are feeling incautiously pessimistic about a new deal with China, saying a promise to import Chinese-made EVs puts the domestic auto sector on the road to ruin.Hearing the other side from the other side. Our guest says he was talking to Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine just moments before security forces took him away -- further evidence, he says, that the presidential election was rigged from the start. A CBC journalist is heading to Italy -- not to cover the Olympics, but to cover the skis of Canadian biathlon athletes with wax; to make sure everything, and everyone, goes smoothly. A reporter in Florida is being criticized for commiserating with the local NFL coach after a huge loss, instead of questioning him. In one Swedish community, it's an annual tradition for authorities to dismantle a particular sculpture chop-chop -- because it's a giant, distracting snow penis in the center of a roundabout.As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that guesses it doesn't always help to be a member of the inner circle.

Will Uganda's pop-star politician prevail? Is dodgy data undermining medical research? And what does a new app reveal about Chinese society? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Felicity Capon and Harriet MarsdenImage credit: Michel Lunanga/Getty Images

No Uganda, o Presidente Yuweri Museveni lídera contagem preliminar dos votos das eleições gerais. Em Moçambique, a ONG Plataforma Decide denuncia vítimas mortais à conta da violência policial em Nampula. Portugal vai eleger um novo Presidente da República este domingo. Analistas dividem-se na avaliação aos mandatos de Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa na relação com os PALOP.

Elezioni tese in Uganda, la pop star Bobi Wine sfida Museveni al potere da quarant'anniMusica e protesta: dai freedom songs sudafricani all'hip hop del GambiaAll Africa Music Awards 2026: Burna Boy, Rema e Shallipopi tra i grandi vincitoriTendenze musicali 2026: amapiano, afrobeat e nuovi generi africani conquistano il mondoQuesto e molto altro nel Notiziario Africa di Radio Bullets a cura di Elena L. Pasquini

Today's HeadlinesChristian satellite TV breaking through Iran's blackoutReligious freedom challenges remain as Uganda heads to the pollsSpiritual openness rising in Syria's turmoil

Dr William Mpofu, Senior Research Associate at Good Governance Africa focusing on the SADC region, warns that elections in parts of Africa are steadily losing public trust. He says polls are no longer widely viewed as a credible or fair mechanism to negotiate and share political power, with opposition parties often facing a deliberately uneven playing field. His remarks come as early results from Uganda’s presidential election show President Yoweri Museveni in a commanding lead, amid disputed reports of post-election violence. Museveni, now 81 and in power since 1986, is seeking another decisive mandate after a campaign overshadowed by clashes at opposition rallies. Provisional results from nearly half of polling stations put him on 76.25 percent, while main challenger and musician Bobi Wine follows on 19.85 percent, with six other candidates sharing the remainder. Dr. William J. Mpofu is a senior researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand Centre for Diversity Studies and a senior research associate of Good Governance Africa (GGA) specializing in the SADC region.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early presidential election results announced on Friday as conflicting accounts emerged of violence reported after the vote. Museveni, who is 81 and has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986, wants a decisive victory following a campaign marred by violence at opposition rallies. Results announced by the electoral commission from Thursday's elections showed Museveni with 76.25% of the vote based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations. His main challenger, popular singer Bobi Wine, trailed with 19.85%, and the remaining votes were split among six other candidates. Tendai Mbanje - Governance and Elections expert shares his analysis and perspective post Uganda elections

Em Moçambique, Daniel Chapo tomou posse como Presidente há precisamente um ano. Moçambicanos ouvidos pela DW dizem que nada mudou. Na Guiné-Bissau, Domingos Simões Pereira está detido há 50 dias. Em exclusivo à DW, filha do líder do PAIGC aponta o dedo à CEDEAO. E no Uganda, mais de 21 milhões de pessoas elegem o próximo Presidente.

The road to Uganda's election day is anything but calm. With political tensions rising, authorities shutting down internet access, and calls for restraint growing louder, the country is bracing for a decisive moment. On this AfricaLink Podcast, DW's Isaac Mugabi joins us from Kampala to unpack the power struggles, public anxiety, and hopes shaping Uganda's political landscape.

Uchaguzi wa wabunge na urais nchini Uganda unafanyika Januari 15, 2026. Rais wa muda mrefu Yoweri Museveni ambaye ameongoza kwa miaka 40, anapambana tena na mpinzani wake mkuu Robert Kyagulanyi maarufu kama Bobi Wine. Upinzani umelalamikia kunyanyaswa, wakati huu mtandao wa Interneti ukizimwa. Je, uchaguzi huu utakuwa huru na haki ? Tunachambua kutoka Kampala.

Torsdag går Uganda til valg. Præsident gennem fyrre år, 81-årige Yoweri Museveni, forventes at vinde igen-igen, men møder hård modstand fra eks-sangeren Bobi Wine. I skyggen lurer Musevenis søn, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, som efter alt at dømme er ved at blive kørt i stilling som sin fars arvtager. Ekstern lektor og ph.d. med speciale i ugandiske forhold, Jacob Worsøe, er i studiet.

Uganda's election campaign enters its final days ahead of voting on January 15th, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his four decades in power. His main challenger, opposition figure Bobi Wine, has rallied younger voters amid concerns raised by the UN about the political climate. We hear from voters and from the BBC in Kampala on the mood in the country. Then, we travel to Benin's coastal city of Ouidah, where thousands gathered for Vodun Days, celebrating a spiritual tradition and its growing global appeal. Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Blessing Aderogba, Bella Twine Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie Technical Producer: Terry Chege Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power. Supporters of his main opponent, musician Bobi Wine, allege harassment and intimidation. So what's at stake for one the world's youngest populations? In this episode: Robert Kabushenga, Host of The Bad Natives Podcast Alex Vines, Africa Programme Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations Joseph Ochieno, Commentator on African affairs Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Les Béninois étaient aux urnes ce dimanche 11 janvier 2026 pour élire leurs représentants au Parlement et leurs conseillers municipaux.  C'est la première fois que le Bénin expérimente un scrutin couplé, avec des législatives et des communales

Voilà presque quarante ans jour pour jour que Yoweri Museveni préside aux destinées de l'Ouganda. Et à la présidentielle de ce 15 janvier 2026, il va briguer un septième mandat à la tête du pays. Face à lui, il y a l'ex-chanteur populaire Bobi Wine, qui avait réussi à obtenir officiellement 35% des voix en 2021. À l'âge de 81 ans, Yoweri Museveni s'engage-t-il pour un dernier tour de piste ? Une alternance est-elle possible ? Kristof Titeca est professeur à l'université d'Anvers, en Belgique, où il enseigne à l'Institut de gouvernance et de développement. Il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : De nombreux opposants et défenseurs des droits de l'homme sont en prison. Est-ce que la répression est aussi forte que lors de la campagne électorale de 2021 ? Kristof Titeca : En fait, au début de la campagne électorale pour ces élections, c'était plutôt calme et ça a surpris pas mal de monde. Mais donc, dès que Bobi Wine et le NUP, son parti politique, ont vraiment commencé à faire campagne, là, la répression est montée. Donc en effet, il y a eu pas mal d'arrestations. Le NUP, ils disent qu'il y a entre 300 et 400 personnes qui ont été arrêtées. Des analystes disent que c'est plutôt autour de 200. Mais donc on a vraiment essayé d'empêcher Bobi Wine et le NUP de faire campagne, d'organiser des meetings, tout simplement. Donc la répression est toujours très claire. Et l'on vient d'apprendre l'arrestation d'une grande avocate, Sarah Bireete... Oui, tout à fait. Donc il y a quelques jours, il y a Sarah Bireete qui a été arrêtée, ça ne s'est pas passé les élections précédentes. Donc c'est la première fois qu'une figure comme Sarah Bireete a été arrêtée sur des accusations qui étaient un peu floues. Et dans cette répression, quel rôle joue le fils du président, le général Muhoozi Kainerugaba, qui est le chef de l'armée ougandaise ? La seule consigne vraiment claire qui a été donnée par lui, mais aussi par des autres responsables, c'est que les électeurs doivent rentrer directement chez eux après avoir voté. Et ça, ça veut dire deux choses. Donc, d'une part, évidemment, c'est un message du type « ne créez pas de troubles », mais d'autre part, pour beaucoup de gens, cela suscite des inquiétudes sur un possible bourrage des urnes ou des manipulations du vote, parce que d'habitude, il y a des observateurs civils qui restent sur place pour surveiller le dépouillement, et là, ce ne sera plus possible. Alors, dans le pays voisin, la Tanzanie, la présidentielle du 29 octobre dernier a été marquée par des manifestations violemment réprimées. Plus de 2 000 morts selon l'opposition. Est-ce que le même scénario pourrait se reproduire en Ouganda ? D'abord, il faut toutefois dire que la répression en Tanzanie a été extrêmement brutale, donc plus que 2000 morts. Donc, c'était une échelle qui est différente de ce qu'il se passe en Ouganda pour le moment. Cela dit, on observe un rapprochement entre l'Ouganda et la Tanzanie et dans une certaine mesure aussi avec le Kenya sur ces questions. On parle d'une sorte d'externalisation de la répression entre ces différents gouvernements. Par exemple, il y a eu un cas de torture visant quelqu'un qui est ougandais, donc c'est la militante des droits humains qui est la plus connue en Ouganda, Agather Atuhaire. Elle s'est rendue en Tanzanie, c'était une supporter des militants des droits humains en Tanzanie. Là-bas, elle a été arrêtée, elle a été brutalement torturée et puis elle a été abandonnée par les services de sécurité tanzanienne à la frontière ougandaise. Donc, on voit clairement apparaître ces dynamiques transfrontalières de répression. En Tanzanie, en octobre dernier, les principaux adversaires de la présidente sortante, Samia Suluhu Hassan, étaient exclus du scrutin. Alors qu'en Ouganda, certes, Kizza Besigye est en prison, mais Bobi Wine peut se présenter. Est-ce que ce n'est pas une différence ? Oui, il y a cette différence qualitative entre les deux pays en fait. Donc l'Ouganda a toujours été considéré comme un régime hybride, c'est-à-dire il y a des tendances autoritaires, mais il y a aussi des tendances démocratiques. Ça veut dire que le gouvernement et le président Museveni, ils ont toujours besoin du soutien de la communauté internationale, c'est-à-dire de l'Union européenne, des États-Unis, c'est-à-dire du support financier et politique de ces acteurs internationaux. Voilà exactement 40 ans que Yoweri Museveni est au pouvoir. Il a aujourd'hui 81 ans. Est-ce que c'est sa dernière élection ? En fait, oui, c'est ça la question qui est la plus importante pour les Ougandais, c'est qu'est-ce qu'il va se passer après le président Museveni ? Et donc il y a son fils Muhoozi Kainerugaba, qui est un peu vu comme son successeur. Mais en tout cas, le clan Museveni va tout faire pour empêcher Bobi Wine ou Kizza Besigye d'être élu président ? Oui, tout à fait. Et c'est ça la grande difficulté ou le grand danger pour le pays. Comment cette transition va se dérouler ? Est-ce que l'armée, est-ce que la population vont accepter que de nouveau il y ait quelqu'un du clan de Museveni qui va rester au pouvoir ?

Ugandan authorities THIS WEEK arrested prominent human rights lawyer and civil society leader, Dr Sarah Bireete, triggering widespread concern among election observers, opposition figures and rights groups who view the move as part of a broader clampdown on dissent ahead of the country's general elections. Dr Bireete was arrested on Tuesday after security forces, including police and military personell, surrounded her home in Kampala. She remains in custody and as of YESTERDAY police had not formally disclosed any charges against her. The arrest came just days after Bireete publicly urged Ugandans to seek alternative internet connectivity to safeguard against potential internet shutdowns during the January 15 elections. The elections are expected to be fiercely contested with opposition figures, including Bobi Wine, challenging veteran president Yoweri Museveni who has been in power for 40 years after taking power in January 1986. From Kampala, Dr Sarah Bireete's lawyer, Mafabi Ronald Dathan spoke to Bongiwe Zwane

As Hanukkah celebrations draw to a close under the shadow of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Sydney, Bianna Golodryga speaks to Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann about navigating grief with faith, empathy and togetherness. And, the South Korean film racking up Golden Globe nominations, director Park Chan-wook talks about his new film "No Other Choice", tackling unemployment with horror and humor. Then, the singer-come-politician looking to unseat Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni after 40 years in power. CNN's Larry Madawo speaks to Bobi Wine about the violent opposition crackdown ahead of the country's general election. Plus, veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby speaks to Christiane about his new BBC docu-series "What's the Monarchy for?",  lifting the lid on the secretive inner workings of Britain's royal family. From Christiane's archives, how a family of refugees found sanctuary in 1970s America after fleeing Communist Poland's crackdown on democratic dissent. And finally, celebrating 250 years of the legendary British writer Jane Austen and her long-lasting cultural impact.   Air date: December 20, 2025   Guests:  Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann Park Chan-wook David Dimbleby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I would compare it to a wildebeest migration"Hip-hop is one of America's most influential cultural exports. But what happens when African artists reclaim it through language, ancestry and community? In this episode of Limitless Africa, host Claude Grunitzky speaks with GNL Zamba, a Ugandan hip-hop artist, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur, about how African languages, independent systems and family-led business models are reshaping global hip hop. Zamba reflects on why switching to Luganda transformed his career, how Africa's young population represents untapped creative power, and why financial success without community impact is incomplete. He also shares insights on avoiding exploitative industry contracts and building sustainable creative infrastructure between Africa and America.Plus: What the Beyonce family unit get so right

Kampeni za uchaguzi nchini Uganda zimezidi kupamba moto kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu January 15 2025 ambapo Rais Yoweri Museveni aliyeingia madarakani mwaka wa 1986, anagombea tena muhula wa saba huku akishindana na wagombea wengine miongoni mwao mwanasiasa wa upinzani Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu almaarufu Bobi Wine. Kampeni za mwaka huu zinafanyika huku mgombea wa Upinzani Bobi wine akilalamika kushambuliwa na maafisa wa usalama. Kupata mengi zaidi ungana na mwandishi wetu Ruben Lukumbuka 

Join us for our explosive Year-Ender Special, bringing together the most powerful, controversial and uncensored interviews from across the continent. This is the truth about African power - who's fighting for it, who's paying the price and who refuses to be silenced.In this landmark episode, rounding off 2025, we dive deep into the struggles for democracy, justice and dignity featuring:NIGERIA's DELE FAROTIMI, The Lawyer Who Went to Jail: Hear from the revered lawyer and pro-democracy activist immediately following his release from jail. Dele details his relentless criticism of his country's justice system and government, and why he believes he has no choice but to fight for change.UGANDA'S BOBI WINE: His Dangerous Race to the Top: We sit down with Uganda's main opposition leader as he gears up to challenge a decades-old regime under incredibly oppressive conditions. His message of defiance is consistent and resolute.NIGERIA's PETER OBI: The Man Who Would be President: "The President in Waiting" addresses the core issues crippling the current government, how he sees his path to victory and his candid answer to the critical question: Can an Igbo candidate truly win the presidency in Nigeria?ZAMBIA'S DORA SILIYA: The Minister Who Fought a Tide of Slurs: Former six-time minister, Dora Siliya reveals the painful, sexist smear campaign alleging she SLEPT HER WAY TO THE TOP. This is her ;powerful, emotional account of battling political slander and paving the way for more women to enter African politics.The tide of social media content on BURKINA FASO'S Captain IBRAHIM TRAORE is the subject of our conversation with journalist DAVID HUNDEYIN.How much of it is TRUE? And how. much is FALSE?THE CALL FOR AFRICA FIRST: Former AU Ambassador ARIKANA CHIHOMBORI delivers her sharp, compelling answer to global politics in the President Trump era: if the West says 'Amercia First', then Africa's response must be a definitive 'AFRICA FIRST'.ZAMBIA'S PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Africa Here and Now, tells of the wrangle with the family of his deceased predecessor, EDGAR LUNGU, over where the former president should be buried. He addresses the controversial allegations of WITCHCRAFT being involved. President Hichilema also answers a question that many have thought but not asked: Why Does He Wear WHITE GLOVES?A ROYAL TRAGEDY: An Ethiopian Prince reveals the true saga surrounding the overthrow of his grandfather EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE, ETHIOPIA's last Emperor. Prince Be'ede Mariam gives us a detailed and moving account of life in the palace with his grandfather and what happened when the soldiers came for him.delefarotimi #peterobi #bobiwine #dorasiliya#africafirst #nigerianpolitics #ugandanpolitics #zambianpolitics #haileselassie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In deze aflevering van De Africast duiken we in het leven en de strijd van Bobi Wine — voormalig artiest, nu leider van de National Unity Platform-partij — samen met Afrika-correspondent Arne Doornebal.Bobi Wine heeft het opnieuw waagstuk opgezet: hij is geregisterd als kandidaat voor de presidentsverkiezingen van januari 2026. Hij roept zijn aanhangers op om de stemming te gebruiken als een wettige massale protestactie tegen wat hij noemt veertig jaar onderdrukking. Tegelijk waarschuwt hij dat de strijd gevaarlijker kan worden dan ooit. Hij spreekt openlijk over bedreigingen van generaal Muhoozi Kainerugaba, zoon van de lang zittende president Museveni.Volg onze LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/africastpodcast?originalSubdomain=nlVoor mooie beelden, quizjes en 'behind the scenes', volg onze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africast_podcast/Link met Jos of Joeri via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos-hummelen/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerinortier/

In 1986 greep Yoweri Museveni de macht met de belofte om Oeganda vrede en stabiliteit te brengen na jaren van chaos en dictatuur. Bijna veertig jaar later zit hij er nog steeds — langer dan vrijwel elke andere Afrikaanse leider.Onder zijn bewind groeide de economie, werd Oeganda een bondgenoot van het Westen in de strijd tegen terrorisme, en bloeide het land op in technologie en landbouw. Maar achter dat succesverhaal schuilt een ander beeld: onderdrukking van oppositie, betwiste verkiezingen en een regime dat kritiek nauwelijks duldt.Nu rijst een nieuwe vraag: bereidt Museveni de machtsoverdracht voor aan zijn zoon, generaal Muhoozi Kainerugaba? En welke rol speelt Bobi Wine in dit verhaal? En wat betekent dat voor de toekomst van Oeganda – en van de Afrikaanse democratie in bredere zin?Samen met Arne Doornebal, die al jaren verslag doet vanuit de regio, ontrafelen we het verhaal achter een van de langstzittende leiders ter wereld.Volg onze LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/africastpodcast?originalSubdomain=nlVoor mooie beelden, quizjes en 'behind the scenes', volg onze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africast_podcast/Link met Jos of Joeri via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos-hummelen/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerinortier/

Nchi za Afrika Mashariki za Kenya, Uganda na Tanzania, zimeendelea kushuhudia ongezeko la visa vya wakosoaji wa serikali kutekwa na kupotezwa. Hivi karibuni, wanaharakati wawili kutoka nchini Kenya, Bob Njagi na Nicholas Oyoo walitekwa zaidi ya mwezi mmoja uliopita nchini Uganda, baada ya kuhudhuria kampeni za uchaguzi za Bobi Wine, waliachiwa baada ya shinikizo za watetezi wa haki za binadamu. Nani atakomesha utekaji ?

Bobi Wine's 2021 presidential run shook Uganda's political landscape. Though long-time leader Yoweri Museveni retained power, Wine's campaign sparked massive youth engagement and online mobilization. But can he do it again? And will Ugandans rally behind him this time?

This week in Uganda, the pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine released his election manifesto to win the presidency in 2026. The current leader, Yoweri Museveni, has held power in Uganda since 1986 and is seeking his seventh term.Last year, Brooke spoke with Bobi Wine and Moses Bwayo, a co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary Bobi Wine: The People's President. They discussed Bobi's first bid for the presidency, the brutal backlash he has faced alongside his supporters, and why it's important for the world to pay attention to what's happening in Uganda. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

With Uganda's 2026 elections approaching, President Museveni is confident of securing another term. He promises stability and a strong vision for the East African country. But are Museveni's decades in power a legacy or the making of a monarchy?

En Ouganda, après 40 ans de règne, Yoweri Museveni sera à nouveau candidat à la présidentielle de janvier prochain. À l'âge de 80 ans, il briguera donc un 7° mandat. Ainsi en a décidé mercredi 27 août le parti au pouvoir, NRM, lors d'un congrès à Kampala. Jusqu'où le président ougandais va-t-il durcir la répression contre ses opposants ? Pourquoi vient-il de signer un accord avec Donald Trump pour accueillir les migrants des pays tiers dont les Américains ne veulent plus ? Kristof Titeca est professeur de sciences politiques à l'université d'Anvers, en Belgique. Il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : En janvier prochain, est-ce qu'on va assister à un remake de janvier 2021, c'est-à-dire un duel entre Yoweri Museveni et Bobi Wine ? Kristof Titeca : Oui et non. Oui parce que, encore une fois, c'est une confrontation entre le président Museveni et Bobi Wine. Mais aussi non, parce que beaucoup de choses ont changé sur le terrain. Lors des dernières élections de 2021, il y avait un véritable élan en faveur de Bobi Wine. Il apportait quelque chose de nouveau à la scène électorale. Il était vu comme le représentant d'une large partie de la société ougandaise, les exclus du système. Mais aujourd'hui, ceci n'est plus le cas. Il a perdu son élan. Beaucoup considèrent que Bobi Wine et son parti sont devenus une partie intégrante de l'establishment. Il y a eu des exemples frappants. Par exemple, l'année passée, il y avait eu un scandale de corruption qui a éclaté au Parlement ougandais. La présidente du Parlement avait distribué des fortes sommes d'argent au chef de l'opposition. C'était Mathias Puga, qui était le leader du parti de Bobi Wine au Parlement. Mais aussi à la décharge de Bobi Wine, le gouvernement et le parti au pouvoir ont mené une campagne d'enlèvement qui était particulièrement brutale contre les membres du parti de Bobi Wine. Il y avait environ 1000 membres de son parti qui ont été enlevés. La plupart ont été torturés aussi. Et cette pression a lourdement pesé sur Bobi Wine et son parti. Est-ce que l'opposition a une petite chance de gagner au mois de janvier prochain ou pas ? Non, pas du tout. Tout indique qu'il y a eu une décision qui a été prise d'utiliser plus que jamais la force brutale pour réprimer l'opposition. À lire aussiOuganda: la police hausse le ton en vue de la campagne pour la présidentielle du 12 janvier Alors, il y a Bobi Wine, mais il y a aussi l'autre grand opposant, c'est Kizza Besigye, l'ancien médecin personnel de Yoweri Museveni. Au mois de novembre dernier, il a été enlevé au Kenya, transféré de force en Ouganda et placé en prison. Est-ce qu'il a une chance d'être libéré et de pouvoir se présenter en janvier prochain ? Je ne crois pas. Donc, l'arrestation de Kizza Besigye fait partie de cette stratégie de considérer les élections comme un exercice militaire. Je ne crois pas qu'il y a la moindre perspective de le voir libéré avant les élections, les autorités semblent avoir pris la décision de l'écarter définitivement de la scène politique en le maintenant en prison. Et ce que je peux dire, c'est que l'Ouganda, la Tanzanie et le Kenya semblent avoir formé une coalition pour externaliser, mutualiser la répression de leur opposition, de leurs activistes. Par exemple, récemment en Tanzanie, il y avait des activistes qui sont venus du Kenya et l'Ouganda, c'était Boniface Mwanga du Kenya, Agathe Atuhaire de l'Ouganda. Ils ont été torturés et maltraités en Tanzanie. La semaine dernière, l'Ouganda a signé avec les États-Unis un accord par lequel il accepte d'accueillir les migrants de pays tiers, dont les Américains ne veulent plus. Pourquoi ce cadeau à Donald Trump ? Oui. Depuis une dizaine d'années, ce sont les réfugiés qui sont devenus une ressource géopolitique importante. Et donc le gouvernement et Museveni ont bien compris ceci. Ils ont adopté une politique de la porte ouverte radicale vis-à-vis des réfugiés. Et ceci est bien sûr perçu comme très utile par la communauté internationale. Donc, l'Ouganda a été largement salué comme un pays accueillant vis à vis des réfugiés et comme un modèle de relocalisation des réfugiés dans leur propre région. Et c'est dans cette logique qu'il faut comprendre l'accord avec les États-Unis, ou même des négociations potentielles pour accueillir des personnes venant de Gaza. En faisant ceci, le gouvernement cherche à se rendre utile et même indispensable géopolitiquement, dans un contexte où ce gouvernement a perdu un peu de sa crédibilité, en raison de ses tendances autoritaires. Alors, vous parlez des réfugiés éventuels venus de Gaza. Selon certaines sources, les Américains tenteraient de convaincre l'Ouganda d'accueillir des Palestiniens de Gaza. Est-ce que vous avez des informations qui vont dans ce sens ? Non, je n'ai pas d'information sur ce dossier. La seule chose que je peux dire, ce n'est pas la première fois qu'il y a un deal. Il y a eu un accord sur les réfugiés et sur les migrants entre Israël et l'Ouganda. En 2018, il y avait un accord avec Israël pour accueillir des réfugiés qui étaient en Israël, venant du Soudan et de l'Érythrée.

Mitchell is an Emmy, 2x Clio Award, and Film Festival -winning director, storyteller, composer, and consulting Chief Creative Officer. With more than 100 domestic and international industry honors spanning advertising, film, and music, Mitchell has built a career defined by innovation, authenticity, and global impact. As the co-founder of HQ Creative (alongside Nobel Peace Prize nominee Cheryl Halpern) and Looking 4 Larry (with WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman), Mitchell has led the development of industry-disrupting programs and award-winning campaigns for some of the world's most iconic brands—including iHeartMedia, The Walt Disney Company, 2K Sports, The Jeffrey Modell Foundation, multiple Broadway productions, NASCAR, and Rumble Boxing. In entertainment, Mitchell has made a lasting mark as both a producer and director. He created the Emmy Award-winning Road to MSG series, which spotlighted artists such as Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, The Who, John Mayer, and Earth, Wind & Fire. He also developed Stripped Raw & Real for iHeartMedia— a groundbreaking digital series that helped define the brand and featured performances and interviews with Coldplay, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, John Legend, and many more. His recent feature documentary, Worst to First: The True Story of Z100 New York, debuted at #1 on iTunes Music Documentaries, holding the top spot for three consecutive weeks. As a musician, Mitchell co-founded World Funk Orchestra, which is nearing 40 million global streams. He also launched two influential indie labels: Unity Music Group, where he collaborated with Ugandan artist and Oscar nominee Bobi Wine; and the U.S.-based Felicity Music, continuing to shape the independent music landscape.A creative force with relentless drive, Mitchell has even completed the New York City Marathon three times—a testament to his belief in finishing what he starts

Uganda's opposition parties are drafting a cooperation agreement ahead of a general election. They aim to unseat Yoweri Museveni, the country's president for the last 40 years. Josey Mahachi talks to Adolph Mbeine, a lecturer at Makerere University, and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala.

Reporters Sans Frontières a publié ce vendredi son classement annuel sur la liberté de la presse dans le monde et en Afrique. La dégradation des conditions des journalistes dans les pays en guerre a été pointée comme au Soudan, en RDC, au Mali ou encore au Burkina Faso. RSF note également une dépendance économique de plus en plus accrue des médias aux gouvernements et aux annonceurs affaiblissant ainsi leur neutralité. C'est le cas selon l'ONG au Cameroun, au Togo ou encore au Sénégal.

Victoria Uwonkunda, reporter and presenter for BBC News, speaks to Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition politician, as he reflects on the personal and political challenges he has faced as well as his determination to run again as President in the next election. Born in the slums of Kampala, Bobi Wine -birth name Robert Kyagulanyi - first entered the political arena in 2017 when he was elected to parliament with huge popular support, so much so that he became known as the ghetto president. He went on to run against President Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 election - taking on a leader in power for nearly 40 years.But the campaign was rocked by violence and for Bobi, countless times in jail.Now Bobi Wine is preparing to run again in the 2026 presidential election. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Victoria Uwonkunda Producers: Clare Williamson, Gabriel May Editor: Sam BonhamGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

Bobi Wine says to be an opposition politician in Uganda is to be labelled and treated as a terrorist. He's been beaten, teargassed, arrested and shot at. So why does he want he want to be a presidential candidate in elections scheduled to take place in 2026? He was in London recently and came to our studio to talk to Africa Daily's Victoria Uwonkunda about why he wants to change Uganda, corruption and his online spat with the chief of the country's armed forces. We also hear from Ugandan government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo.

Tommy and Ben discuss the discovery of six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas, protests in Israel demanding Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal, how Biden's rhetoric about Gaza gives Netanyahu political cover, and the challenges of the UN's Polio vaccination rollout in Gaza. They also talk about what an election win for Germany's far-right AfD party means for the country's political future, why a former aide to NY Governor Kathy Hochul is being charged with working as a foreign agent for China, why X (Twitter) was blocked in Brazil, a controversial effort to reform Mexico's judicial system, the shooting of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, and the Taliban's ban on women speaking in public in Afghanistan. Then, Ben speaks to Tom Periello, the US Special Envoy to Sudan about the negotiations he led to address the world's worst hunger crisis. 

The Black Effect Presents... Naked with Cari Champion! This episode is a real honor because today Bobi Wine and Barbie Kyagulanyi join us to bring awareness to the plights and the hopes of Uganda and how we can show our support.  Bobi Wine ran for president of Uganda in 2021, he describes the election as going to hell and coming back.  He survived several attempts to take his life and it is believed that the presidency was stolen from him. Despite all the adversities Bobi and his family have experienced, he and his wife speak with a strong conviction for hope and inevitable change for their country. “Oppressed people have never stayed oppressed forever, good has never lost to evil. We are sure we are going to win, we are sure because we are on the right side of morality…” Watch the Documentary: Bobi Wine – The People's President on National Geographic on HULU or Disney Connect: @CariChampion @BobiWine Learn More: BobiWine.com Support: National Unity Platform Caring Hearts Uganda  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.