Ugandan Opposition Member Held by Army Chief Charged and Remanded Firstpost Africa
Ugandan Opposition Member Held by Army Chief Charged and Remanded | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Tensions rise in Uganda as opposition leader Bobi Wine accuses the government of abducting and torturing his chief bodyguard, Eddie Mutwe. The country's army chief—and President Museveni's son—Muhoozi Kainerugaba publicly admitted to detaining Mutwe, sparking outrage with threats made on social media. Mutwe appeared in court limping and was charged with robbery. With general elections looming in 2026, rights groups warn of an intensifying crackdown on opposition voices. As security forces reportedly raid opposition offices, questions grow over the future of democracy in Uganda and whether President Museveni is paving the way for a dynastic succession.
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