MUSEVENI'S GRIP TIGHTENS AS TRUMP-STYLE RHETORIC GROWS IN UGANDA

Uganda faces a period of increasing political tension, with President Yoweri Museveni fortifying his dominance on power. As critics highlight the government of oppressive tactics and a chilling effect on freedom, Museveni has embraced a rhetoric that resembles the populist style of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Observers note the use of charg

Yoweri Museveni, the longtime president of Uganda, has cultivated a political style that bears some striking resemblances to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Both men have mastered the art of appealing to populist sentiments, wielding strongman tendencies, and demonizing their opponents as enemies of the people. Museveni's tenure, spanning over