As Ugandan newsrooms struggle to recover from the pandemic, concerns rise that prolonged financial hardship may lead journalists to accept cash from powerful sources.
"Long before the COVID-19 health crisis, sub-Saharan Africa has and still endures the brunt of many global health crises such as the deadly Ebola virus, HIV/AIDS, cholera and malaria, which have claimed millions of lives."
Thu 14 Jan 2021 13.54 EST
First published on Wed 13 Jan 2021 21.00 EST
Ugandans have cast their votes after one of the most keenly watched and violent election campaigns in a generation, as the pop star turned politician Bobi Wine tries to unseat Yoweri Museveni from his 34-year rule.
Delays were seen in the delivery of polling materials in some places, including where Wine voted in the capital and opposition stronghold of Kampala. After he arrived to the cheers of a crowd and cast his ballot, Wine made the sign of the cross and then raised his fist and smiled. He said he was confident of victory.