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Ugandan Law Against Foreign Influence 'Protects Sovereignty of Nation,' Analyst Says

Ugandan Law Against Foreign Influence 'Protects Sovereignty of Nation,' Analyst Says

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"It's a good law, and I want to congratulate the president for what he has done," Thomas Ernest, Ugandan journalist and regional political analyst, told... 18.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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"It's a good law, and I want to congratulate the president for what he has done," Thomas Ernest, Ugandan journalist and regional political analyst, told Sputnik Africa.Three reasons the law is beneficial, according to Ernest:🟠It protects the nation's sovereignty and its "independence to make decisions;"🟠It "protects democracy" by preventing foreign nations from twisting leaders for "selfish interests;"🟠It follows regional practice, aligning with the "East African Community agenda." Watch the video to learn why the analyst calls the new Ugandan law "a presidential duty."

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