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The arrest of an Opposition Leader and jailing of social media creators does not bode well for freedom of speech in Uganda. Given that an election is due in 2026, this type of activity may well increase. The economy is performing well and considerable progress is being made in the oil and gas sector.
Read MoreSuccession for President Museveni appears to have been thrown in the air with the announcement by his son that he will not stand for the Presidency in the next election. It seems clear that President Museveni will vie for a seventh term. The economy is performing well with future growth expected at 7%; inflation and the currency remain stable.
Read MoreThe Ugandan Opposition is again seeing oppression from the security forces in the country which does not bode well in the lead up to the 2026 elections. The economy is steady with signs that it will grow.
Read MoreNo change on the political front. Uganda’s Gen Z took to the streets on 23rd July and were met by the full force of the police; President Museveni had warned against it. The economy seems to be on a growth trajectory.
Read MoreNo change in the political scene but a number of senior officials have been accused of corruption and sanctioned by both the UK and the US tarnishing the country’s image. Economically Uganda is performing well and has the lowest level of inflation in the region with a largely stable currency.
Read MoreSuccession planning seems to be high on President Museveni’s mind with the choice of his son meeting opposition. The economy is performing well and inflation is well under control.
Read MorePolitically there is no change in Uganda with the Opposition still being heavily restricted. The economy is growing at a faster rate than most economies on the Continent and inflation is under control. The country’s oil pipeline project continues to face significant resistance and consequently a lack of potential financiers and insurers.
Read MoreThe Government continues to make it difficult for the main Opposition parties to function, with constant house arrests and harassment, which does not bode well for future elections. Uganda has assumed leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement and the G77+China. The economy is showing signs of recovery.
Read MoreNo change in the political landscape. The country’s draconian LGBTQ law is beginning to impact the economy as are terrorist attacks.
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