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Wine told AFP he felt emboldened by the recognition granted to "Bobi Wine: The People's President"

Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Emboldened By Oscar Nod

Bobi Wine has worn many hats -- pop star, politician, and now, the star of an Oscar-nominated documentary, which the 41-year-old Ugandan credits with giving him "an extended lease of life".

67 Countries Where Being Gay Is Illegal As Uganda Enacts Harshest Anti-LGBTQ Law

Ugandan LGBTQ activist takes part in a demonstration against the proposed anti-gay law in Uganda

Uganda continues to crack down on LGBTQ people as it enacts a new law that stipulates the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."

Hippo Swallows 2-Year-Old Boy Playing Outside His Home, Vomits Him Alive

Representational image (Hippopotamus)

When local residents noticed, they intervened and reportedly pelted stones at the animal. The boy survived the incident.

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Woman Stabs Husband To Death After He Tries To Forcefully Have Sex With Her

The woman picked up a knife and stabbed her husband multiple times, killing him on the spot.

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Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of War Crimes

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army commander guilty of war crimes

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, poses for a photograph after his press conference at his home on Tuesday

Uganda Withdraws Troops From Opposition Leader's House

Uganda withdraws troops from opposition leader's house

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18-Month-Old Baby's Mutilated Body Found In Dumpster; Occult Link Being Investigated

Police said all "evidence points to ritual sacrifice."

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Woman Steals 1-Month-Old After Strangling Baby's Mother To Death

The accused also attempted to strangle the woman's 8-year-old daughter.

A police patrol car stationed outside the headquarters of Uganda's main oppposition party, the National Unity Platform

Uganda's Opposition Supporters Nervously Await Next Move

Uganda's opposition supporters nervously await next move

Bobi Wine, pictured last Friday at a press conference at his home in Magere, on the outskirts of Kampala

Uganda Slams US Over Attempted Visit To Confined Opposition Leader

Uganda slams US over attempted visit to confined opposition leader

Museveni supporters in Kampala celebrated after his victory was announced on Saturday

Uganda Eases Internet Shutdown Imposed Over Election

Uganda eases internet shutdown imposed over election

Security forces drive near the house of Presidential candidate Bobi Wine in Magere, Uganda, on Saturday.

Uganda's Bobi Wine Still Under 'House Arrest' After Poll: Party

Uganda's Bobi Wine still under 'house arrest' after poll: party

The Electoral Commission of Uganda updated the vote tally in Kamapala on Friday as opposition leader Bobi Wine claimed victory in presidential elections, rejecting as a "complete sham" early results that gave incumbent President a wide lead.

Uganda's Museveni Extends 35-year Rule With Disputed Election Win

Uganda's Museveni extends 35-year rule with disputed election win

Laurent Desire Kabila was killed by a bodyguard in circumstances that have never been made clear

DRC Marks Kabila Assassination With Calls For Reconciliation

DRC marks Kabila assassination with calls for reconciliation

Wine has vowed non-violent street protests should Ugandans feel the election was stolen

Uganda's Bobi Wine Rejects Poll Results, Claims Victory

Uganda's Bobi Wine rejects poll results, claims victory

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Uganda Holds Election Under Internet Blackout

Uganda holds election under internet blackout

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Ugandans To Vote In Charged Election Under Internet Blackout

Ugandans to vote in charged election under internet blackout

Contenders: President Yoweri Museveni, left, and musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine

Ugandan Opposition Urges Voters To Guard Against Rigging

Ugandan opposition urges voters to guard against rigging

Opponents of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (L) like Bobi Wine have faced a fierce crackdown from the state during the election campaign

Uganda To Vote Following Violent Pre-election Crackdown

Uganda to vote following violent pre-election crackdown

Facebook says it has closed accounts used by Ugandan officials suspected of manipulating opinion in the runup to Thursday's vote

Facebook Shuts Uganda Accounts Ahead Of Vote

Facebook shuts Uganda accounts ahead of vote

US President-elect Joe Biden will face an added challenge on the global stage after a mob attack on the Capitol by his predecessor Donald Trump's supporters

'Post-9/11 Era Is Over': Mob Attack To Haunt Biden On World Stage

'Post-9/11 era is over': Mob attack to haunt Biden on world stage

Niger's outgoing president Mahamadou Issoufou, centre, after casting his vote in the December 27 elections

Niger's Outgoing President Warns Against 'Fiddling' With Constitution

Niger's outgoing president warns against 'fiddling' with constitution

Museveni has claimed every election since taking power as a rebel leader in 1986 -- almost all marred by irregularities and violence

'It Is Extreme': Uganda Tightens Screws As Vote Looms

'It is extreme': Uganda tightens screws as vote looms

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted African economies in a number of ways

Covid-19 Takes Its Toll On African Economy

Covid-19 takes its toll on African economy

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Christmas Card Featuring Archie Criticized On Twitter

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry received flak on social media after releasing their first Christmas card after settling down in the U.S.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) greets Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok (R) in Khartoum during a visit to Sudan's capital in August

US Takes Sudan Off Sponsors Of Terror Blacklist

US takes Sudan off sponsors of terror blacklist

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