Uganda

A contested by-election in the north has morphed into a national issue, as leading politicians face treason charges

Violence around today’s Arua by-election reflects tensions across the political spectrum

Near-term concerns could ease if Uganda can successfully manage its transition to becoming an oil exporter

A constitutional amendment will allow President Yoweri Museveni, in office since 1989, to run for re-election

A tax on social media use has exposed deep tensions between the government and the public

Public unrest over a wave of murders and kidnappings has prompted the president to respond

East African governments are developing a new suite of tools to manage dissent within an evolving media environment

Dramatic changes in the leadership of the security services look set to reinforce old trends while consolidating control