Uganda's electoral commission has declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of a seventh term, extending his nearly four-decade rule. His main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, has rejected the results, alleging widespread fraud. Protests have broken out in parts of Kampala, and internet services are only now being partially restored, with social media still blocked. For more on the situation on the ground, is Channel Africa's Kampala-based reporter, Mike Arereng....

Uganda's electoral commission has declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of a seventh term, extending his nearly four-decade rule. His main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, has rejected the results, alleging widespread fraud. Protests have broken out in parts of Kampala, and internet services are only now being partially restored, with social media still blocked. For more on the situation on the ground, is Channel Africa's Kampala-based reporter, Mike Arereng....

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The Trump administration's unprecedented decision to open a criminal investigation into the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve has triggered alarm across global financial markets and political circles. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has condemned the move as politically motivated. Analysts warn the case could undermine the independence of the central bank and shake confidence in the world's largest economy. So why is this case raising such serious concern around the world?Channel Africas economics Repoter innocent Semosa has more

The Trump administration's unprecedented decision to open a criminal investigation into the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve has triggered alarm across global financial markets and political circles. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has condemned the move as politically motivated. Analysts warn the case could undermine the independence of the central bank and shake confidence in the world's largest economy. So why is this case raising such serious concern around the world?Channel Africas economics Repoter innocent Semosa has more

Alarm Worldwide After Criminal Probe Opened Into Federal Reserve Chief 

It's Monday, and that means it's time for the Roundup Wrap, our weekly segment where we look back at the biggest news stories and events from the past week across Africa and beyond, especially where global developments could have a real bearing on the continent. To help us make sense of what it all means, and what it could signal for the days ahead, is Pan-African political commentator, Mighti Jamie 

It's Monday, and that means it's time for the Roundup Wrap, our weekly segment where we look back at the biggest news stories and events from the past week across Africa and beyond, especially where global developments could have a real bearing on the continent. To help us make sense of what it all means, and what it could signal for the days ahead, is Pan-African political commentator, Mighti Jamie&nbsp;

Round Up Wrap with Pan-African political commentator, Mighti Jamie 

Channel Africa reporter on the ground in Kampala has given us a sense of how Ugandans are reacting as President Yoweri Museveni is confirmed as the winner of a seventh term, amid protests, internet restrictions and opposition rejection of the results. Now we turn to the bigger political picture - what this moment means for Uganda's democracy, its regional role, and its future leadership. To help us unpack that, is Ugandan journalist and political analyst, Timothy Kalyegira. Timothy, welcome to Channel Africa....

Channel Africa reporter on the ground in Kampala has given us a sense of how Ugandans are reacting as President Yoweri Museveni is confirmed as the winner of a seventh term, amid protests, internet restrictions and opposition rejection of the results. Now we turn to the bigger political picture - what this moment means for Uganda's democracy, its regional role, and its future leadership. To help us unpack that, is Ugandan journalist and political analyst, Timothy Kalyegira. Timothy, welcome to Channel Africa....

Uganda Tensions Rise as Museveni Secures Seventh Term

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