For South Sudanese, there is no better place to celebrate Christmas than Uganda

South Sudanese nationals living in Uganda have praised the country’s hospitality and relative stability, saying it has given them a chance to celebrate Christmas in peace after fleeing conflict at home. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Lubaga Cathedral after attending the English mass on Christmas Day, Dorita Ernest, a businesswoman based in Lungujja, Lubaga division,…

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As Russia’s influence in Uganda grows, the risks to democracy are immense

In the way they handle political dissent in their respective countries, President Museveni and Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, are birds of the same feather. First, both leaders rely heavily on the state security apparatus to suppress opposition. Museveni has been accused of violent crackdowns, abductions, and torture of opponents like Dr Kizza Besigye…

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Uganda’s Russian connection: Is Moscow’s influence coming at a cost?” (PART 1)

Duncan Abigaba, a young political activist and supporter of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) does not hide his love for Russia. ā€œI like Russia,ā€ he told Bbeg Media in an interview. ā€œ I love the fact that it has managed to develop and grow economically in spite amidst so many challenges.ā€ Because of continually praising…

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