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The actions announced in the past few days must not be the final word.

Uganda: Suspension of Democratic Governance Facility Highlights Growing Concerns President Yoweri Museveni’s order to suspend the initiative comes as opposition parties bring allegations of electoral fraud to the Supreme Court. In response to the suspension of the Democratic Governance Facility and other recent developments in Uganda, Freedom House issued the following statement: “We are alarmed by the decision to suspend the Democratic Governance Facility,” said Jon Temin, director of Africa programs at Freedom House. “This fund is critical to the operations of many Ugandan civic org...

Episode 14: Tanzania's Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu on Politics after Magufuli The death of President Magufuli, a populist authoritarian and COVID-denier, officially from a heart failure, raises questions about whether newly sworn-in President Samia Suluhu Hassan will change course or maintain her predecessor’s authoritarian track. Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s main opposition leader, joins Alan Boswell this week to discuss the late President Magufuli’s legacy and policies in Tanzania. Tundu says President Magufuli’s death is an opportunity to reverse trends and ensure accountability in ...

Episode 14: Tanzania's Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu on Politics after Magufuli The death of President Magufuli, a populist authoritarian and COVID-denier, officially from a heart failure, raises questions about whether newly sworn-in President Samia Suluhu Hassan will change course or maintain her predecessor’s authoritarian track. Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s main opposition leader, joins Alan Boswell this week to discuss the late President Magufuli’s legacy and policies in Tanzania. Tundu says President Magufuli’s death is an opportunity to reverse trends and ensure accountability in ...