Next Africa: Uganda’s Flawed Vote And a Muted Response

Joel Ssenyohy, spokesperson of National Unity Platform (NUP), wears T-shirt with printed portrait of opposition leader Bobi Wine. — Joel Ssenyohy, spokesperson of National Unity Platform (NUP), wears T-shirt with printed portrait of opposition leader Bobi Wine.
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By Antony Sguazzin

January 22, 2021 at 5:16 AM EST

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African leaders were quick to condemn affronts to democracy in the U.S., yet were silent about events closer to home.

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Before it’s here, it’s on the Bloomberg Terminal