Uganda
Young Ugandans Want Change From the Only President They've Ever Known
VICE World News spoke with young people in one of Kampala's largest slums to discover what they hope the election will bring.
Bobi Wine Interview: 'We're Happy to Die for a Dignified Life'
VICE World News speaks to the former Ugandan musician who has faced arrest, torture and assassination attempts in his bid to become Africa's youngest president.
Uganda Shuts Down the Internet Ahead of its Election
Facing an internet savvy challenger to the Presidency, Uganda’s government has ordered the internet shutdown until further notice.
Bobi Wine’s Supporters Outed Me As Trans – But I Would Still Vote for Him
Uganda's President Museveni and his party have accused opponents of being funded by "gay money," while opposition challenger Bobi Wine has tried to walk back past homophobic remarks.
Trans Women are Taking Hormones Without Medical Supervision in Uganda
With transphobia ubiquitous in Uganda’s healthcare system and endocrinologists too expensive, women have set up their own support groups to help.
He Gave Her a Job, Then an STI. She Says Police Care More About Money Than Truth.
VICE World News spoke to multiple survivors in Uganda who said corruption was undermining police investigations into sexual assault.
Uganda's Revolution Will Be Livestreamed
Under continued attack, livestreamers in Uganda are changing the country's media landscape.
Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Tear-Gassed During Zoom Call
Dozens of journalists were watching live as police fired shots in the air.
2020 Was the Year Young People Across Africa Demanded Change
While some movements flamed out, activists across the continent, particularly young women, can take pride in the changes they began to bring about.
U.S. Pastor Deported From Rwanda Now Works in Uganda
Gregg Schoof claimed the Rwandan government had "taken a stand against God with its heathen practices" before being arrested last year.
Violence Rocks Uganda As Former Musician Challenges Long-Ruling President
The 38-year-old opposition leader, Bobi Wine, has faced multiple arrests as he takes on the country's five-term leader, Yoweri Museveni.
How Foreign Donations, Poverty and Corruption Are Fueling Uganda’s Unregulated Orphanage Industry
“The people here that decide to operate a home, they get unsuspecting people to pay. And they use donated money to make themselves richer.”