Yoweri Museveni

Yoweri Museveni

Tanzania TanzaniapoliticianMaleb. 19447.0Global 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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The 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 Constitution
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-19
7.0

Ugandan President Museveni has unveiled a sweeping reshuffle of Uganda’s executive.

Uganda’s Museveni retains wife in newly announced Cabinet
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-28
7.0

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken over the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC).

Yoweri Museveni takes over EAC chairmanship from Ruto
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-07
8.0
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President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda was present at the summit.

DRC, Rwanda presidents skip EAC summit as leaders gather in Arusha
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-07
8.0

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'
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-06
6.0

Eligible voters include Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.

Tanzanian content creator Kiredio assures fans he is safe in Dubai
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Yoweri Museveni is among the eligible voters for the EAC Chairperson.

Olomi: Finishing second at Entebbe Open was not easy
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Eligible voters include Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.

Yanga aim to bounce back as Azam target away victory
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
5.0

Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is among the eligible voters for the new EAC Chairperson.

Dube, Okello and Mudathir inspire Yanga to victory over Singida
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
5.0

Eligible voters including Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Paul Kagame of Rwanda.

US sinks Iranian warship far from Gulf, NATO downs Iranian missile heading for Turkey
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Museveni (Uganda) served as chair from 2012–2013 and 2017–2019.

Inside Tanzania’s gold reserves sale
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Museveni (Uganda) served as chair from 2012–2013 and 2017–2019.

Inside Tanzania’s economic reset | The Citizen
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Eligible voters include Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.

Rebalancing Tanzania’s budget cycle | The Citizen
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
5.0

Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is among the eligible voters for the EAC Chairperson.

The consolidation wave in banking has already begun
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is among the eligible voters for the new EAC Chairperson.

Street trading in urban areas: Lessons of experience
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is one of the eligible voters for the new EAC Chairperson.

The Citizen Rising Woman: Time to move from hustle to formalisation
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has previously served as EAC Chairperson and is part of the current summit.

Fatal miscalculation: Ayatollah Khamenei didn’t have to die
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
5.0

Museveni (Uganda) served as chair from 2012–2013 and 2017–2019.

Who will succeed Ruto as the next EAC chair?
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-05
6.0

Kony intended to fight against the government of President Yoweri Museveni.

Joseph Kony still alive: Know how Uganda’s most infamous war criminal has stayed on the run for decades with his soldiers | World News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-03-05
5.0
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Joseph Kony

President Yoweri Museveni has launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic insurance company.

Uganda joins Kenya and Djibouti in Islamic insurance expansion
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-05
9.0

President Yoweri Museveni graces the launch of Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic insurance company.

Museveni launches Uganda's first Islamic insurance provider
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-04
9.0

President Yoweri Museveni confirmed his country's solidarity with the UAE in a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

رئيس الدولة يتلقى اتصالاً هاتفياً من الرئيس الأوغندي يؤكد خلاله التضامن مع الإمارات إثر الاعتداءات الإيرانية على أراضيها
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-03-03
8.0

The LRA framed its struggle as resistance to President Yoweri Museveni and the sidelining of the Acholi.

Joseph Kony: how a Ugandan war criminal and his soldiers have evaded capture and endured for decades
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-03
3.0
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Joseph Kony
Joseph Kony

Yoweri Museveni signed a law in 2023 that imposes life imprisonment for same-sex relationships.

В Уганді двох жінок затримали через нібито поцілунки
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-02-26
2.0

Yoweri Museveni has been the president of Uganda since 1986 and is one of the longest-serving leaders in the world.

Von Popstar zum gejagten Oppositionellen in Uganda
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-26
3.0

Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law in May 2023, which includes severe penalties for same-sex relationships.

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence | Global development
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-26
2.0

President Yoweri Museveni had arrived earlier that day for a one-day working visit.

Tanzania PM Nchemba vows action on fraudulent firms in EACOP project
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-16
6.0

Yoweri Museveni was recognized by Motsepe for his commitment to the Afcon 2027 tournament.

Motsepe: Afcon 2027 staying in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-13
8.0

Yoweri Museveni expressed gratitude for the congratulations from Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his new presidential term.

رئيس الدولة ورئيس أوغندا يبحثان علاقات البلدين
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-12
9.0

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni described Tanzania as 'a pillar of peace in East Africa'.

How Tanzania navigates delicate diplomatic ties after polls chaos
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-11
8.0