Ugandans are desperate for democracy, Yoweri Museveni only gives them tyranny
Tabu Butagira
The president used force and intimidation to ensure that he extended his 30-year rule
Uganda election victory extends Yoweri Museveni’s grip on power
Incumbent leader’s rival, Kizza Besigye, placed under house arrest and dismisses result as fraudulent
Ugandan opposition candidate briefly detained as voting delays criticised
Kizza Besigye arrested after going to investigate alleged ballot-stuffing as many polling stations fail to open due to lack of voting materials
October 2015
Ugandan opposition leader under house arrest to stop him holding rallies
Kizza Besigye, who is running for president, detained at home as police break up public rallies the government calls illegal
December 2013
How can so many African leaders ignore Mandela's legacy?
Patience Akumu: Mandela stood down after five years, but a number of his peers, including Uganda's president, still cling to office
May 2011
Yoweri Museveni casts foreign media as Uganda's enemies over protest coverage
Uganda's Museveni sworn in as police fire teargas at protesters
Ugandan opposition leader kicked off plane home from Kenya
Kizza Besigye promises more Uganda protests
April 2011
Uganda unrest gathers pace despite bloody government crackdown
Ugandan opposition leader temporarily blinded in teargas raid
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye arrested for fourth time
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye charged over riots
Ugandan opposition leader shot amid fuel and food price protest
Ugandan opposition leaders arrested after protest
February 2011
Ugandan leader wins presidential election rejected as fraudulent by opposition
Pakalast: It means Yoweri Museveni wants to be Uganda's president for life
August 2010
Ugandan president Museveni sets sights on re-election
Analysts say Museveni will probably face Kizza Besigye, who is expected to be picked by an opposition coalition
March 2006
Uganda's chief opposition leader cleared of rape charge
Uganda's high court cleared the main opposition leader Kizza Besigye of rape charges yesterday, saying the prosecution failed "dismally" to prove its case.
November 2005
Profile: Kizza Besigye
The Ugandan opposition leader currently in jail awaiting trial for treason, is the most serious political threat that President Yoweri Museveni has faced in his 20 years in power.
