Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a judge said he was too unwell to follow proceedings.

A Ugandan official says a prominent opposition figure facing military trial will be charged before a civilian court instead

More than a week after Ugandan opposition figure, Kizza Besigye began a hunger strike, his wife has expressed grave concern about his health. The detained Ugandan opposition politician was charged with ‘illegal possession of a firearm,