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Ugandans went to the polls yesterday in a high-stakes election as President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term after more than 40 years in power. The vote took place amid heavy security and an internet blackout, raising concerns about transparency and access to information. Joining us now to reflect on election violations and the line between irregularities and systemic illegality is Godwin Toko, a lawyer and activist in Uganda currently the deputy team leader at Agora, an activists' organisation in Kampala

Ugandans went to the polls yesterday in a high-stakes election as President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term after more than 40 years in power. The vote took place amid heavy security and an internet blackout, raising concerns about transparency and access to information. Joining us now to reflect on election violations and the line between irregularities and systemic illegality is Godwin Toko, a lawyer and activist in Uganda currently the deputy team leader at Agora, an activists' organisation in Kampala

Uganda elections analysis: Godwin Toko

As Uganda emerges from its elections, observers and the United Nations are closely watching the situation, with particular concern over communication restrictions. To assess how the voting process went, we are joined by Tendai Mbanje, governance and election expert at the University of Pretoria...(He is not in Uganda, but they have a situation room with some of his colleagues in Uganda).

As Uganda emerges from its elections, observers and the United Nations are closely watching the situation, with particular concern over communication restrictions. To assess how the voting process went, we are joined by Tendai Mbanje, governance and election expert at the University of Pretoria...(He is not in Uganda, but they have a situation room with some of his colleagues in Uganda).

Assessing Uganda voting process: Tendai Mbanje

Time now for our Friday Market Update, and we turn our focus to African markets and the global financial landscape, where central bank policies, rising commodity prices, and strong regional stock performances are capturing investor attention. These developments are influencing borrowing costs, economic growth, and market confidence both at home and abroad. To help us make sense of the trends and their implications for investors, we're joined by Makwe Masilela, Chief Investment Officer…from Makwe Fund Managers.

Time now for our Friday Market Update, and we turn our focus to African markets and the global financial landscape, where central bank policies, rising commodity prices, and strong regional stock performances are capturing investor attention. These developments are influencing borrowing costs, economic growth, and market confidence both at home and abroad. To help us make sense of the trends and their implications for investors, we're joined by Makwe Masilela, Chief Investment Officer&hellip;from Makwe Fund Managers.

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