Bobi Wine arrested during protest over missing supporters Monday March 15 2021 Ugandan musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine (C), greets supporters as he sets off on his campaign trail towards eastern Uganda, near Kayunga, on December 1, 2020. Bobi Wine and Nubian Li, "Coronavirus Alert" Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine, who released a song urging Africa’s people … Ugandan musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine has released a song to raise awareness about the coronavirus pandemic as his country imposes new restriction in a … Related slideshow: The continent of Africa's response to Covid-19 (Provided by Photo services). The death toll from protests over the latest arrest of Ugandan opposition presidential hopeful and musician Bobi Wine has risen to 16, police said Thursday, as a second day of demonstrations continued in the country's worst unrest in a decade. Cameraman Ashraf Kasirye, a member of a TV crew that follows Wine wherever he goes, suffered a serious head injury. let’s use all the tools at our disposal to sensitize the masses against this global pandemic. Two days after police took him into custody, presidential contender Bobi Wine resurfaced on Friday in court where he was charged with flouting coronavirus rules and released. (AP Photo/Ronald Kabuubi). Police said in a statement that while trying to quell confrontations with Wine’s supporters, “journalists were regrettably caught up during the process of dispersing the violent group.” Kasirye is in critical condition after being apparently hit by a tear gas canister, it said. Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has been arrested while leading a protest in the capital, Kampala. Stop braces. Music has always been our most potent weapon so it must be unleashed without wait. Uganda faces growing pressure from the international community and rights watchdogs to respect human rights ahead of polls scheduled for Jan. 14. Wine is protesting the detention of many of his supporters before, during and after the presidential election in January in which he … In the song, “Let Us Stand Together and Fight Coronavirus”, the president explains how the virus is transmitted and calls on Liberians to take the necessary preventive measures announced by health officials and experts to defeat the disease. Bobi Wine, a Ugandan musician turned politician, has joined the likes of DRC ’s Fally Ipupa and Senegal’s Y’en a Marre in resorting to song to help stem the spread of coronavirus in Africa. Bobi Wine said it was a big blow to the people of East Africa, he sent his condolences to the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on losing president John Pombe Magufuli. Bobi Wine: Statement on 20 Million UGX to be Advanced to Every Member of Parliament Amidst the Coronavirus Crisis May 13, 2020 April 16, 2020 by Katharine Many Ugandans are surprised and very angry that the Parliament of Uganda allocated 10 Billion Shillings to itself amidst an unprecedented Coronavirus crisis. Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has been arrested while leading a protest in the capital, Kampala On Location: March 16, 2021 KAMPALA, Uganda -- Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine … After being arrested on Monday and again on Wednesday by police, Wine on Thursday met with electoral authorities to present his complaint about police repeatedly blocking his efforts to meet with his supporters. 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Museveni is able to seek more time in office after lawmakers removed the last constitutional obstacle — age limits — to a possible life presidency for the 76-year-old leader. Kampala High Court’s Civil Division has this Monday morning directed opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine to respect the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Health Ministry to prevent spread of Coronavirus. FILE—In this file photo of Thursday Jan.9, 2020, Ugandan presidential hopeful and political activist Bobi Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, raises his fist in the air to gathered supporters as he leaves after meeting with the Electoral Commission, in Kampala, Uganda. The victim, Francis Senteza, was attacked while helping to transport a journalist injured in an earlier confrontation between police and a group of Wine’s supporters, he said. Dubbed the “Ghetto President”, the artist whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, teamed up with fellow artist Nubian Li, to produce an Afrobeat meets reggae inspired rhythm with a message on the importance of personal hygiene. Ugandan opposition leader and singer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine, is detained by riot-policemen during an anti-government demonstration in … Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, was arrested on Wednesday alongside members of his … Shop now. Ugandan Singer Bobi Wine Releases Song About Fighting The Coronavirus Ugandan musician Bobi Wine has released a musical PSA called "Corona Virus Alert." Flavia Byekwaso, disputed Wine’s version of events, saying the bodyguard fell while trying to jump into a speeding car. (Photo by Guillem Sartorio / AFP) (Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP via Getty Images), Pop star turned Uganda's leading opposition figure Bobi Wine, attends a briefing on the state of freedom in African politics in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 12, 2019. - Wine, 36, entered parliament in 2017, and has emerged as a leading critic of Museveni, striking a chord with young Ugandans with his songs about social justice. He was … Bobi Wine finished second in last week's election but rejected the results "with the contempt they deserve". President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, faces the strong challenge of Wine, who appeals to young people wishing to see a change of government. A bodyguard for Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was killed and two journalists injured on Sunday, Dec. 27, amid violent confrontations between security forces and followers of the singer and lawmaker who is challenging the country's long-time leader. Uganda on Wednesday confirmed five more cases of Covid-19, bringing its tally to 14, four days after it recorded its first patient. - Wine, 36, entered parliament in 2017, and has emerged as a leading critic of Museveni, striking a chord with young Ugandans with his songs about social justice. Ugandan security forces patrol on a street in Kampala, Uganda Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Museveni’s government is frequently criticized for corruption as well as widespread joblessness in the urban centers. The arrest and detention last week of a prominent rights attorney, Nicholas Opiyo, over criminal charges has added to what some critics see as a campaign of repression targeting civic leaders, activists, journalists and perceived political opponents. For if voters can be ambidextrous, so can the MPs whom they voted. The official reason for both of these arrests was that the police had evidence that Wine was planning illegal rallies with numbers exceeding Covid-19 restrictions. Joachim Buwembo is a Kampala-based journalist. Wine’s latest arrest follows the decision by electoral authorities to ban campaign events in some urban areas, including Kampala, citing the need to control the spread of the coronavirus. KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was arrested Monday while leading a protest against the detention of many of his supporters in … “We are hoping against hope that he will live,” Wine said of Kasirye on Twitter. "Bobi Wine arrested as he led MPs and other leaders in a peaceful protest against the abduction, torture and murder of his supporters. 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President George Weah has just released a Covid-19 awareness song in hopes that it will resonate with Liberians, who will then take the necessary precaution to stay safe. Ugandan politician Bobi Wine has recently released a song to raise awareness around the growing coronavirus outbreak.. Bobi Wine … FILE—In this file photo of Thursday Jan.9, 2020, Ugandan presidential hopeful and political activist Bobi Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, raises his fist in the air to gathered supporters as he leaves after meeting with the Electoral Commission, in Kampala, Uganda. KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was arrested Monday while leading a protest against the detention of many of his supporters in … He released a song on Wednesday to help efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus in the east African nation. Twitter asks: when should we cut off rule-breaking world leaders? (Photo by Guillem Sartorio / AFP) (Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP via Getty Images), Ugandan presidential hopeful and political activist Bobi Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, speaks to the media after meeting with the Electoral Commission, in Kampala, Uganda Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has been arrested Monday, March 15, 2021 while leading a protest in the capital Kampala against the detention of … The Daily Monitor newspaper published a photo of the moment Wine was taken away by police while he held a poster saying “BRING BACK OUR PEOPLE." “Fally in isolation. They also exhort people to keep a distance and look out for symptoms like fever and cough. The Ugandan army spokesperson, Brig. In this struggle against the Coronavirus, we must deploy all our mighty weapons. His Congolese counterpart and musical icon Koffi Olomide also shared a message of awareness through a video shared on social media. 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A tearful Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, said his bodyguard had died of his injuries after allegedly being run over by a truck belonging to the military police. In this episode of Al Jazeera’s The Stream , Wine joins from Kampala to perform his new song and to talk about public health and the coronavirus in Uganda. The government has already implemented several measures in two regions within the country, including a ban on public gatherings; school and houses of worship closures as well as suspension of flights in order to limit the spread of Covid-19. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. (AP Photo/Ronald Kabuubi), Ugandan presidential hopeful and political activist Bobi Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, raises his fist in the air to gathered supporters as he leaves after meeting with the Electoral Commission, in Kampala, Uganda Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The president partnered with both gospel musicians and local secular singers to produce the anti-coronavirus song. Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine was briefly detained on Monday as he led an anti-government demonstration in the capital, his latest effort to reject the results of a January presidential election he says he won. These include refraining from conducting rallies or gatherings which are considered super spreaders of the deadly virus which has so far … Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine released a song urging Africa's people to wash their hands to stop the spread of the coronavirus. After being arrested on Monday and again on Wednesday by police, Wine on Thursday met with electoral authorities to present his complaint about police repeatedly blocking his efforts to meet with his supporters. Weah is believed to be the first head of state to produce a song to educate people about the danger and preventive measures of Covid-19. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images; John Parra/Getty Images for Spotify hide caption DRC music star Fally Ipupa posted a video filmed on his phone of him singing a song in which he urges the public not to exchange greetings by way of kisses on the cheeks. Unlimited access to 5,000+ magazines and newspapers; flat 50% off, Up to 70% off on apparel, and 15% more on your first order! It is not the first time Weah has used his singing skills to help his country. Wash your hands with soap, very important,” he sings on guitar after canceling a concert scheduled in Kinshasa due to of Covid-19. President Yoweri Museveni’s government has already taken raft measures including sealing off borders and banning all public transport to contain the outbreak. Uganda has never seen a peaceful transfer of power since independence from Britain in 1962. Bobi Wine, a Ugandan musician turned politician, has joined the likes of DRC’s Fally Ipupa and Senegal’s Y’en a Marre in resorting to song to help stem the spread of coronavirus in Africa. (AP Photo/Ronald Kabuubi-File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. He teamed up with fellow Ugandan musician Nubian Li … That decision has been criticized by some who see it as a ploy to prevent opposition figures from displaying their support in areas where the ruling party is not so popular. Wine was campaigning Sunday in parts of central Uganda where he has considerable support. The three casualties are the latest victims of election-related violence as Uganda’s security forces are accused of trying to stop Wine from holding raucous public rallies. Bobi Wine, a Ugandan pop star who’s become one of the leaders of the nation’s political opposition, is taking on the global coronavirus pandemic, and he’s doing it with a song. Wine’s campaign events have become increasingly affected by violent confrontations with authorities and Wine himself has been arrested many times by police who accuse him of trying to disrupt public order. pic.twitter.com/bjBGY1Tb6C. Songs about HIV/AIDS by another Ugandan crooner Philly Bongoley Lutaaya, who would later die of the disease, helped spread awareness in the 1980s and 90s and bring down sky-high infection rates. As his convoy tried to proceed from one rally to the next, police fired tear gas into the crowd, injuring at least two journalists. Bobi Wine, a Ugandan musician and rising political force, has joined the likes of footballer-turned-president George Weah in resorting to song to help stem the spread of coronavirus … Bobi Wine will then discover, or confirm what he already suspects, that Museveni is already ‘working on’ his fresh MPs. Wine has repeatedly urged Museveni to retire, saying he would guarantee his safety. Bobi Wine Kampala, Uganda ... By sensitizing the masses about best practices to stem the advance of the coronavirus, and by heeding the practical advice of our medical experts, we can and we will survive. A tearful Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, said his bodyguard had died of his injuries after allegedly being run over by a truck belonging to the military police. Electoral authorities on Saturday banned campaign events in some urban areas, including the capital Kampala, citing an urgent need to control the spread of the coronavirus. Liberia has declared a state of public health emergency following the confirmation of a third case of the coronavirus. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Since 2018, the Ugandan government has been playing a game of catch and release with opposition leader and pop music star Bobi Wine, the stage name … - Wine, 36, entered parliament in 2017, and has emerged as a leading critic of Museveni, striking a chord with young Ugandans with his songs about social justice. Music has previously been instrumental in tackling other outbreaks in Uganda. Uganda's Bobi Wine, left, and Puerto Rico's Bad Bunny have released songs about the coronavirus. ? Clashes with police sparked by the arrest of presidential candidate and former pop star Bobi Wine have left at least 28 people dead since Wednesday. The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo closed the country’s borders and imposed a state of emergency on Tuesday to contain the coronavirus outbreak, following other African nations that have imposed strict measures in recent days. Joined by vocalist Nubian Li, Wine has created a tune that encourages listeners to wash and maintain a safe distance to prevent the spread of the virus. His condition was said to be stable. Another journalist, Ali Mivule of local broadcaster NTV, was injured after a tear gas canister hit his leg, according to his employer. Weah hopes to appeal to music lovers across the nation of some 4.5 million people to ensure Covid-19 does not spread further than the three cases already confirmed in the capital Monrovia. Stop kisses. In a slightly hoarse voice, he encouraged people to stay home and follow the recommendations from the World Health Organisation in a one-minute video with over 32,000 views on Twitter.
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