Focus on Africa - Uganda sovereignty bill: protection or policing?
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Uganda’s new bill could jail citizens for up to 20 years for unauthorised foreign funding, citing concerns over foreign influence on national policy. This has raised questions about the future of civil society, independent organisations, and political freedoms in the country. We look at what the Sovereignty Bill could mean for Ugandans if passed into law.
Meanwhile, in northern Zimbabwe, a conservationist is working with rural communities to transform how people live alongside lions, finding practical solutions to long-standing human–wildlife conflict. Her approach is now gaining international attention, earning her the 2026 Whitley Award.
Presenter : Charles Gitonga
Producer: Ayuba Iliya
Technical Producer: Terry Chege
Senior Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Blessing Aderogba
Editors: Priyanka Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
Published on Thursday, 30th April 2026.
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