Xaaji Xunjuf Posted July 27, 2018 advertisements Hiiraan Online Home Wararka Manta Jobs Uganda Court Validates Law Allowing Museveni to Seek Re-election Friday July 27, 2018 Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni waits for Ethiopia's Prime Minister before a welcome ceremony at State House in Entebbe on June 8, 2018. (Sumy Sadruni/AFP/Getty Images) Uganda’s constitutional court on Thursday, July 26, approved removing the presidential age limit of 75 years, a ruling that would potentially allow President Yoweri Museveni to extend his three-decade rule. It endorsed parliament’s decision to scrap the cap in December that drew accusations from opposition parties that the 73-year-old Museveni wanted to be president for life and brought protesters onto the streets. One of the five judges said no, another had yet to deliver his verdict. Museveni—whose 32-year rule of the east African country has been marked by corruption scandals, human rights violations and poor social services—has yet to say whether he intends to run in the next vote, which is due in 2021. He is the latest in a string of African leaders who have tried to prolong their time in office. In Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, such moves have triggered instability. Last December’s vote by parliament was the second time the Ugandan legislature has amended the constitution to allow Museveni to stay in power. In 2005 they voted to remove a limit of two five-year terms, which had blocked him from standing again. Uganda’s judiciary is often criticised by the opposition for what they say is a failure to exercise its independence, handing Museveni victory in nearly all court cases that potentially jeopardise his hold on power, including petitions against past electoral victories. Many Ugandans including the political opposition, religious leaders and some members of Museveni’s own ruling party opposed the proposal to change the constitution last year. In September fist fights broke out in parliament for two consecutive days as lawmakers opposed to the measure tried to obstruct its passage. advertisements Broken promises force al Shabaab recruits to return home - The Star Facebook has the biggest stock wipeout in American history - Financial Post Four die in Ethiopia prison riots over amnesty - BBC PM Abiy Ahmed made peace with a lone protester in Washington DC - Borkena Roba’s cabinet sworn in, told not to count on clan protection - The Star Kenyan police officer killed, 2 injured in al-Shabab attack - Xinhua 16 Cancer Causing FoodsFood Prevent Sponsored Links The Flight Prices In Hargeysa Are So LowSave70.com Sponsored Links The Top 10 Cheapest Countries To Buy a HomeWomenArticle.com Sponsored Links 15 Places You Need to Visit Before You DieBleuBloom.com Sponsored Links Top 10 Best Countries To Travel To Alone In 2018Bored Articles Sponsored Links Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries To VisitWomenArticle.com Sponsored Links The 10 Most Expensive Colleges In The WorldBored Articles Sponsored Links The Top 10 Best Countries To Buy A House & Invest In Real EstateBored Articles Sponsored Links Somalia, Djibouti & Ghana Reportedly Ranked African's Most Beautiful Women According to starrfmonline.com, Somalia, Djibouti and Ghana are among the top 10 African countries with the most desirable women. 5 Countries That May Give Free Housing To New ResidentsWomen's Article Sponsored Links Top 10 Best Countries To Raise Children & Start A FamilyWomensArticle.com Sponsored Links These Are The Top 10 Safest Countries For TouristsBored Articles Sponsored Links PHOTOS: Kagame Daughter Shines at White House Dinner Rwanda President Paul Kagame’s daughter, Ange Kagame, on Tuesday attended a high profile dinner at the White House in Washington, Unite Desktop | Mobile Opinion | Sports | Somali Music | Somali Map All Rights Reserved Copyright. © 1999-2018, www.hiiraan.com webmaster@hiiraan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Observer Posted July 27, 2018 Another Mugabe Typical African no shame. What an arrogance on the people. What a weak people too for the most part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galbeedi Posted July 28, 2018 He doesn't fear any military coup to remove him. More than half of his army is in Mogadishu to protect the Somali leader. They are eating Ugali n Mogadishu stadium. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Observer Posted July 28, 2018 5 hours ago, galbeedi said: He doesn't fear any military coup to remove him. More than half of his army is in Mogadishu to protect the Somali leader. They are eating Ugali n Mogadishu stadium. And those in Uganda are well paid from the money made from AMISOM. Unless he goes natural way, this man's end will be bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
