Africa Matters

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine arrested upon return to country: Party

Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine has been arrested upon returning to the country from a trip abroad, according to his National Unity Platform (NUP). The singer-turned-politicians arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday morning after a tour in several countries, including South Africa. “Our President (Bobi Wine) picked up by regime operatives as soon as he landed at…

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World’s top 15 largest political parties, Africa has one

Tanzania has been ranked number 11 in the latest list of countries with the largest political party by members. The Global Index’s 2023 report says Tanzania holds the position through its ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) reportedly has a total of 8.4 million active members. Tanzania with a total of 61.7 million people, according to the 2022 Census,…

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