Yoweri Museveni
TanzaniapoliticianMaleb. 19444.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Yoweri Museveni has been the President of Uganda since 1986, having come to power after a protracted guerrilla war. His leadership is characterized by significant economic growth but also by allegations of authoritarianism, including suppressing dissent and manipulating electoral processes. Museveni's government has faced criticism for its human rights record, particularly regarding the treatment of opposition figures like Kizza Besigye, highlighting ongoing tensions in Ugandan politics.
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President Yoweri Museveni was thanked for releasing judges to assist in the investigation.
Controversy brews over foreign judges on Tanzanian election violence investigation teamTanzania· 2026-08-09
Yoweri Museveni’s State visit to Tanzania was hosted by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Tanzania, Uganda seek own oil refinery in TangaTanzania· 2026-08-07
The signing involved Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s State visit to Tanzania, hosted by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Tanzania, Uganda seek to attract over $20 billion energy investmentTanzania· 2026-08-07Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni begins a two-day working visit to Tanzania today, as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral ties.
What Museveni's second visit to Tanzania this year means for Dar and Kampala tiesTanzania· 2026-08-05
President Yoweri Museveni's government has secured veto power over the Kenya Pipeline Company's chief executive.
Uganda takes control of Kenya Pipeline as Museveni secures veto power, two board seats
Kenya· 2026-08-03
Yoweri Museveni will chair the heads of state summit in Kampala.
Letter From Mogadishu: Summit to shape Somalia's future held in KampalaKenya· 2026-07-31
Hosted by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, the summit has brought together Heads of State and Government.
In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM SummitKenya· 2026-07-31
Yoweri Museveni, the long-serving President of Uganda, is accused of politically motivated actions against his opponents.
Detained Ugandan opposition figure unconscious in intensive care, wife saysTanzania· 2026-07-30
President Yoweri Museveni accused the Court of operating as a neo-colonial institution.
How ICC scrutiny could reshape accountability in TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-29
In January 2026, Yoweri Museveni in power since 1986 won a seventh term with 71.65 per cent against Bobi Wine.
A by-election and a warning Kenya keeps ignoringKenya· 2026-07-29
Alupo praised President Yoweri Museveni for championing infrastructure and trade initiatives aimed at strengthening regional integration.
Uganda's VP Alupo hails Kenya-Uganda bondKenya· 2026-07-27
Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 and defeated Olara Otunnu in the 2011 presidential elections.
Rebeca Gryspan suma un nuevo rival en la carrera por la Secretaría General de la ONU; político ugandés postula su nombre
Costa Rica· 2026-07-26
Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 and was the opponent of Olara Otunnu in the 2011 presidential elections.
Político ugandés se une a la carrera por la jefatura de la ONU | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-07-26
Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act in May 2023, which includes severe penalties for same-sex relationships.
‘We can’t even walk through the streets’: women arrested for kissing in public on life under Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law | Global development
United Kingdom· 2026-07-24
President Yoweri Museveni called on African countries to reject clauses of the Samoa Agreement that contradict their family values.
Afrique : le Cardinal Sarah accuse l’Union européenne d’exercer une « néocolonisation culturelle et économique »
Burkina Faso· 2026-07-21
President Yoweri Museveni held talks with Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi regarding the closure of the Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda.
Tanzanian investor Rostam Azizi meets Uganda's President MuseveniTanzania· 2026-07-18
Yoweri Museveni has been in power for over 40 years and is working on a legacy document as he approaches his ninth term.
Sly thieves vs showy thievesTanzania· 2026-07-16
President Yoweri Museveni participated in the launch of the Kisumu-Malaba SGR railway extension.
State repeating costly errors of secrecy, debts in SGR extension to MalabaKenya· 2026-07-15
Yoweri Museveni is the President of Uganda and has been mentioned in the context of media restrictions.
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Indonesia· 2026-06-30
Yoweri Museveni is the sitting president of Uganda and the father of Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Dansk fotojournalist meldes anholdt i Uganda for mulige miljøovertrædelser
Denmark· 2026-06-30
General Muhoozi, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, was mentioned in the context of media suppression.
Gachagua condemns attacks on journalists, NTV Uganda shutdownKenya· 2026-06-30
President Yoweri Museveni’s son declared that NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor would cease operations immediately.
US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdownKenya· 2026-06-30
President Yoweri Museveni’s shutdown of Uganda's Nation Media Group outlets is condemned by the Kenya Editors Guild.
Editors Guild condemns shutdown of Uganda's media outletsKenya· 2026-06-29President Museveni is the father of Gen Muhoozi and has been referenced in the context of media restrictions.
'I don't believe in a free press!' Uganda army chief Muhoozi shuts down NTV, Spark TV, Daily MonitorTanzania· 2026-06-28Kainerugaba confirmed on X that the orders had been approved by his father, who has ruled Uganda for 40 years.
Uganda army chief shuts down NTV Uganda and the Daily MonitorKenya· 2026-06-28The regional launch of the drafting process was held in Entebbe, Uganda, in 2018 under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni.
East Africa Community launches process to draft new Community ConstitutionTanzania· 2026-06-19
Ugandan President Museveni has unveiled a sweeping reshuffle of Uganda’s executive.
Uganda’s Museveni retains wife in newly announced CabinetTanzania· 2026-05-28
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken over the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC).
Yoweri Museveni takes over EAC chairmanship from RutoKenya· 2026-03-07President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda was present at the summit.
DRC, Rwanda presidents skip EAC summit as leaders gather in ArushaTanzania· 2026-03-07
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is one of the eligible voters for the new EAC Chairperson.
Exclusive: Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: 'If they rise, they rise'Tanzania· 2026-03-06
