EXCLUSIVE: African Union electoral observer tells IBTimes UK about widespread irregularities in run-up to poll
Tensions ignited after Ugandan opposition leader was detained after police claimed life of protester.
Kizza Besigye said he has no confidence that elections this week will be free or fair.
Ugandan opposition candidate Kizza Besigye detained by police on the way to Kampala rally
Experts allege that trained civilian forces with an unknown mandate instil fear in oppositions voters.
Poll on 18 February may take into account limited government budget and Museveni's last term
IBTimes UK looks at the main events shaping the African country on the brink of change.
Voters cannot make informed decisions as independent groups face renewed threats, activists claim
Journalists and media houses are targets of threats, bribes and violence ahead of presidential polls.
IBTimes UK looks at the main contenders of the three-horse electoral race
Over 300 people have been killed in violence accompanying President Nkurunziza's controversial third term.
Activists hope Pope Francis will preach tolerance toward homosexuals and call for peaceful elections
Ugandan man dies from Marburg haemorrhagic fever virus, one of the most deadly pathogens known.
NTV television station banned because president was meditating and not sleeping, say government officials.
Red Pepper newspaper 'exposes' 200 homosexuals, a day after president Museveni signs anti-gay bill.
Retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu compares Museveni to Hitler.
Yoweri Museveni about to sign controversial anti-gay bill.
Obama says if Uganda enacts anti-gay bill this will 'complicate' its relations with the US.
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