Author: Monic Kahwa

Uganda faces a complex web of challenges, from political uncertainty and economic stagnation to rising conflict risks at the local level. President Yoweri Museveni’s growing authoritarianism and weak institutions exacerbate these issues, posing a threat to good governance and the rule of law. An inexistant political succession plan, an inflated youth bulge, and an influx of refugees from neighbouring countries, including South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Burundi, pose further risks. The Crisis Group actively works to prevent local tensions from escalating into violence and urges Ugandan policymakers to embark on a democratic transition to avert political…