Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine receives an Oscar nomination for a documentary on his presidential bid, hoping it will pressure US and EU to reevaluate support for Uganda's government.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has expressed confidence in his political struggle after receiving an Oscar nomination for the documentary "Bobi Wine: The People's President." The film, which has over 200,000 views on YouTube, chronicles the violent crackdown that occurred during Wine's 2021 presidential bid. Wine believes the nomination could be a "game changer" for Uganda, putting pressure on the US and EU to reconsider their support of the country's government.

February 08, 2024
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