Uganda’s Museveni tightens grip on power
By DW
12 May 2021 |
10:51 am
Yoweri Museveni's less-than-stellar democratic and human rights record has caused increasing anger abroad. But allies in the West seem loath to upset a regime which has contributed toward stabilization in the region.
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