Uganda: Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term
The law sets up registration and oversight rules for foreign-linked agents and assigns enforcement to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- On Sunday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act into law, marking the first legislation of his seventh term to safeguard Uganda's independence in national decision-making processes.
- Parliament adopted the bill earlier this month to criminalize promotion of 'interests of a foreigner against the interests of Uganda,' establishing a framework for monitoring individuals and organizations operating on behalf of foreign entities.
- Violations carry up to 10 years in prison, sparking concern among rights groups; Human Rights Watch said the law 'mimics' restrictions in Russia, using deliberately vague terms that could criminalize political opposition.
- Following warnings from the Central Bank, the final legislation softened earlier provisions; registration requirements now apply only to individuals receiving funds for political purposes that advance foreign interests.
- Museveni, in power since 1986, has frequently accused domestic rivals of receiving foreign funding to destabilize the nation, while government officials insist the law complements development agendas by anchoring policy space in national interests.
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