Uganda's Bobi Wine cleared to run for president as clashes erupt at rally
Africa • Sep 25, 2025, 8:56 PM
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Ugandan voters now have the line-up of candidates for next year's elections, including firebrand opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wine is one of incumbent long-time leader Yoweri Museveni's fiercest critics and has been cleared to stand against him for a second time. He first tried in 2021, and his supporters took to the streets in celebration despite clashes with security forces.
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