The Africa Coalition for Academic Freedom (ACAF) expresses deep concern over recent academic freedom violations at Makerere University, Uganda, where faculty members face increasing restrictions on research and public discourse.
Background of the Incident
Recent events at Makerere University have revealed concerning patterns of
- – Interference with research on sensitive political topics
- – Restrictions on faculty members’ public commentary
- – Pressure on academic staff regarding course content
- – Limited access to research funding for certain subject areas
Constitutional and Legal Violations
These actions contradict:
- – Uganda’s Constitutional guarantees of academic freedom
- – The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- – University statutes protecting academic independence
- – International standards of academic freedom