Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics

Uganda's proposed 'Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026' could jail individuals for up to 20 years for promoting foreign interests and restricts entities working with or funded by overseas partners. Critics, including opposition figures, human rights organizations, and legal experts, condemn the bill as a tool to suppress dissent, with parliamentary debate fast-tracked ahead of the presidential swearing-in on 12 May.