US EditionBehind bars, Ugandan opposition figure Besigye launches a new political party
UGANDA, JUL 8 – Kizza Besigye launched the People's Front for Freedom from prison while facing treason charges linked to alleged plans to overthrow President Museveni, Uganda's leader since 1986.
- Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, launched the People's Front for Freedom party from prison in Kampala on Tuesday amid treason charges.
- Besigye faces allegations of plotting to overthrow President Museveni's government, with his supporters calling the charges politically motivated to exclude him from future contests.
- Uganda's political climate is highly charged as President Museveni aims to secure another term in office, maintaining his rule approaching fifty years, while opposition figures such as Bobi Wine prepare to challenge him in the January 2026 election.
- Stephen Elwangu, a 28-year-old from Eastern Uganda, declared his presidential bid for 2026, emphasizing youth leadership, national unity, and inclusive service over division and exclusivity.
- These developments reflect Uganda's ongoing struggle for generational political transition, a landscape marked by prolonged leadership, contested authority, and calls for broader inclusion.
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A New Opposition Dawn: Besigye's Party Launch Amidst Turmoil in Uganda
The People's Front for Freedom, led by jailed opposition figure Kizza Besigye, was launched in Kampala. Besigye faces treason charges alleged to be politically motivated. As Uganda approaches its 2026 elections, questions swirl about Besigye's participation, Museveni's long-standing rule, and potential political transitions.
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Behind bars, Ugandan opposition figure Besigye launches a new political party
The party of opposition figure Kizza Besigye was launched in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on Tuesday, with its jailed leader behind bars for alleged treason.
“I Won’t Contest Against Museveni Anymore” Besigye Declares Exit From Presidential Race, Focuses on Mentoring Future Leaders
In an unexpected political development, long-time opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye has announced he will not be contesting in Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections. The declaration, made just five months before the polls, has taken many Ugandans by surprise and left the opposition landscape in a state of uncertainty. Dr. Besigye, a dominant force in Ugandan opposition politics for over two decades, was recently appointed Chair of the Counc…
Meet PFF's new leaders, Besigye's next role in politics
The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has today elected its new leaders, with Erias Lukwago, Kampala’s Lord Mayor, becoming the Executive Chairperson. Lukwago will have four deputies, including new member Dr. Lulume Bayiga and former Leader of Opposition Betty Aol Ochan. PFF broke away from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Other leaders elected, who will serve for two years, include Lulume Bayiga, the Member of Parliament for Buikwe South, …
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