Africa: Weaponising the Law Against Democracy in Africa

Weaponising law against democracy in Africa

Incumbent presidents and ruling parties increasingly bend the law to entrench their power and silence opposition. The post Weaponising law against democracy in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Africa: Weaponising the Law Against Democracy in Africa

Analysis - Incumbent presidents and ruling parties increasingly bend the law to entrench their power and silence opposition.

Uganda’s parliament ignores rule of law – The Mail & Guardian

Rule of law in Uganda is precarious — injustices, atrocities and oppression abnormalities are the norm.Parliament has passed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, which targets dissenting voices, activists and political opponents. This comes ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections in 2026.The draconian Bill turned into law comes amid the abductions and torture of activists and other people who oppose the government i…