Hundreds of supporters of detained Ugandan opposition figure, Kizza Besigye are continuing to hold a defiant prayer services in an effort to force authorities to free him.  The 69-year-old politician made a brief appearance at the High Court in Kampala earlier today, where defence lawyers argued that prosecutors had made only a partial disclosure of evidence, preventing the court from setting a trial date. Besigye was arrested in November 2024 after being taken from Kenya and brought before a military court on charges including unlawful possession of firearms. The case was later transferred to a civilian court. For more on what the state of the political leader's health is, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to his wife and UNAIDS director, Winnie Byanyima 

 

Hundreds of supporters of detained Ugandan opposition figure, Kizza Besigye are continuing to hold a defiant prayer services in an effort to force authorities to free him. &nbsp;The 69-year-old politician made a brief appearance at the High Court in Kampala earlier today, where defence lawyers argued that prosecutors had made only a partial disclosure of evidence, preventing the court from setting a trial date. Besigye was arrested in November 2024 after being taken from Kenya and brought before a military court on charges including unlawful possession of firearms. The case was later transferred to a civilian court. For more on what the state of the political leader's health is, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to his wife and UNAIDS director, Winnie Byanyima&nbsp;
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An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.