Bobi Wine to run for president in Uganda’s 2026 election ‘if I am still alive and not in jail’ | Global development

The musician turned opposition leader Bobi Wine will run against Uganda’s authoritarian leader, Yoweri Museveni, in the upcoming presidential elections, despite facing imprisonment, violence, and threats. With the majority of Uganda’s population under 35, Wine believes change is possible, even though he anticipates a violent election. He calls for international support to uphold democracy and human rights, emphasizing the need to combat corruption and prioritize the well-being of the Ugandan people.

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