Uganda President Signs Law to Curb Foreign Influence
President Yoweri Museveni signed the Protection of Sovereignty bill after parliament amended provisions that threatened foreign remittances. The law criminalizes the promotion of foreign interests against Uganda and requires those working for foreign entities to seek government approval for policy work.
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President Yoweri Museveni signed the Protection of Sovereignty bill into law, imposing 10-year prison terms for unauthorized foreign-interest policy work. The final version excludes mandatory registration for non-political remittances following warnings from financial institutions. The law grants the government broad powers to criminalize routine development activities.
