Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was rushed to hospital after collapsing in court on Friday, July 31, 2026. This incident has sparked renewed concerns regarding the treatment of political opponents in Uganda.

The event was reported alongside other significant developments in Africa, including Ghana's proposal of sweeping constitutional reforms and Benin's intensified efforts to recover looted cultural treasures and colonial archives from France.

These updates were highlighted in the July 31, 2026 edition of France 24 English's "Eye on Africa" program.

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