African Institute for Investigative Journalism

Supporting investigative journalism in Africa.

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On 1st July 2025, USAID officially shut down its operations globally. In Uganda, this has had real consequences for communities that depended on foreign aid.
Our latest documentary (CUTTING AID) tells the human stories and how civil society organizations are navigating the impact

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“I speak for government, but I don’t have to say everything we do. Our job is to iron out contradictions so the public hears one language, one message.” @CHRISBARYOMUNS1

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"Generally in Uganda, there are many people who are excited with social media communication... but the official statements of government come from my office."
@CHRISBARYOMUNS1

Watch full episode: 👇

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“UPDF must be a professional army force.. That is gov’t’s position”Next on the #HardQuestions, I host Information Minister @CHRISBARYOMUNS1.

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@kerkozer @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 @SolomonSerwanjj Just doing our job 😎

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Don't miss today's HardQuestions Show! We're sitting down with @CHRISBARYOMUNS1
,Uganda's Minister for Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, to unpack the recent 2026 elections – including the temporary internet restrictions during the period.

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@NelsonIlukor @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 @SolomonSerwanjj @nbstv Yes at 11pm

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A huge THANK YOU to our team, clients & partners for your dedication & hard work! Grateful for our shared successes & partnerships. Excited for 2026's growth, goals & opportunities ahead!

Happy New Year!

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@kigongokr7 @SolomonSerwanjj @DailyMonitor @edgarbatte 😅😅😅

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@p2u4odonovan @SolomonSerwanjj @DailyMonitor @edgarbatte We are building the next generation of fearless reporters through our fellowships and training programs. The goal is to ensure the courage to ask hard questions is multiplied across the continent.

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@kla70030 Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel, asking harder questions soon. https://t.co/jVk30l0Hoi

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How do you audit an election without a final voter register? You cannot.

The Electoral Commission says they are still cleaning the list, which creates a loophole to inflate voter numbers by millions without challenge.

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Building Africa’s investigative home requires leadership that walks the talk. Proud to see the @DailyMonitor spotlight the impact of the Hard Questions show and our commitment to evidence-based reporting.

We are just getting started.

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Thank you @DailyMonitor for sharing our story. It was such an honor to be hosted and interviewed by one of the most respected journalist of our time @edgarbatte. Let us keep asking the #hardquestions @AfricanIIJ

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@UgandaEC WATCH EPISODE HERE: https://t.co/5fPxbmUUdi

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The @UgandaEC suggests intervening mid-vote to remove ballots where fingerprints don't match serial numbers. This implies opening the ballot box during voting.

A box must remain sealed until the end. Unsealing it early invalidates the result.

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@kla70030 Should we invite them to the next hard questions show ask them?

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Watch full video here:
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@DigitalNomadEU Looking forward to your feedback after watching, thy

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The law requires a conclusive voter register when presidential candidates are nominated. Yet the commission is still cleaning the list with only weeks remaining. This creates doubt among stakeholders and voters.

We examine why the numbers keep shifting on Hard Questions.