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Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has expressed optimism that the recent election of Donald Trump as U.S. President will lead to the lifting of sanctions imposed on her and other Ugandan officials.<\/p>\n

Addressing legislators on Wednesday, Among, who was sanctioned by the Biden administration in May 2024 over alleged corruption and human rights abuses, voiced confidence that Trump\u2019s return to office could mark a shift in U.S.-Uganda relations.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to assure members that no intimidation can ever move me away from where I am. I will always remain the smiling me,\u201d Among stated. \u201cAnd now that Trump has even won, those sanctions are gone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The U.S. State Department imposed sanctions on Among and other Ugandan officials earlier this year, citing \u201csignificant corruption\u201d linked to her leadership of Uganda\u2019s parliament. The sanctions were part of a broader crackdown by the Biden administration targeting Ugandan officials accused of corruption and human rights abuses. Ugandan authorities, however, have consistently rejected these allegations, calling the sanctions politically motivated and an infringement on national sovereignty.<\/p>\n

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Trump\u2019s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris has fueled hope among some Ugandan officials that U.S. foreign policy toward Uganda may soften. Known for his preference for direct engagement with African leaders during his first term, Trump\u2019s approach contrasts with the Biden administration\u2019s sanctions-driven policies aimed at promoting governance reforms and accountability on the continent.<\/p>\n

Uganda\u2019s government has previously criticized U.S. sanctions, arguing that issues related to governance and accountability should be addressed internally. Among\u2019s remarks highlight a broader sentiment among some Ugandan leaders that Trump\u2019s administration may respect the nation\u2019s sovereignty more than Biden\u2019s, potentially leading to the reversal of punitive measures.<\/p>\n

The Trump administration\u2019s stance on sanctions, however, remains unclear, and no official statement on Uganda\u2019s sanctions has yet been made. As both nations navigate this new political landscape, observers will be closely watching for any shifts in U.S.-Uganda relations under Trump\u2019s second term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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