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Some lawmakers from northern and eastern Uganda even threatened a secession should the bill go through.
PARLIAMENT

Uganda’s parliament votes to scrap presidential age-limit

This decision could extend 73-year-old President Museveni’s rule after elections in 2021

  • Sella Oneko
3 min read
Fear: Students clash with police during a protest against the motion to scrap the presidential age limit — seen as a way for Museveni to seek a sixth term as leader
FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE

Uganda rows over Museveni’s rule

As MPs scuffle over the president’s ageing reign, protesters take the battle to the streets

  • Amy Fallon
6 min read