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Uganda’s longtime president Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term after a January election marred by an internet blackout and reports of intimidation and abductions; Museveni won about 71.65% to Bobi Wine’s 24.72%, with Human Rights Watch citing intensified attacks on the opposition and arrests. The result keeps Museveni in power with succession talk focusing on his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Uganda’s veteran leader Yoweri Museveni, 81, was sworn in for a seventh term after a January election that opposition say was marred by irregularities; authorities sharply guarded Kampala with armored security as Museveni pledged to use oil revenue to spur growth and jobs. While he won over 70% of the vote, rival Bobi Wine fled the country amid a crackdown criticized by rights groups, and debates continue over the electoral process and the future of Uganda’s long-serving leadership.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left Uganda after two months in hiding to pursue critical engagements abroad and rally international support against President Yoweri Museveni, reiterating his claim to victory in a disputed election as security crackdowns and sanctions calls persist.
Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Museveni, drew attention by threatening opposition leader Bobi Wine with castration and branding him an outlaw, a move seen as part of a broader dynastic power bloc described by analysts as the 'unholy trinity' of Museveni, Muhoozi and Salim Saleh. The posts, many later deleted, come amid a contested election, reports of rights abuses by security forces, and an internet blackout; Kainerugaba later apologised for misinformation and said he would reduce his social-media activity.
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denied that soldiers beat Bobi Wine’s wife Barbara Kyagulanyi during a raid on their home, even as Wine and Barbara described harassment and assault and the couple’s home being surrounded by security forces. The dispute unfolds amid post‑election tensions and ongoing arrests and threats against opposition supporters.
Barbara Kyagulanyi, wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, said armed men in military uniforms stormed their home, assaulted her for refusing to unlock her phone, and she was hospitalized with bruises and anxiety. She pointed to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as responsible for the raid as Wine remains in hiding after a disputed election that Museveni won amid reports of harassment of supporters and ongoing security crackdowns.
Uganda re-elected Yoweri Museveni to a seventh term with about 72% of the vote, widening his margin over Bobi Wine amid security crackdowns and questions about health, while Museveni's camp promotes stability and oil-driven growth; analysts note a power shift within the NRM toward his inner circle and son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, signaling a gradual transition rather than abrupt change.
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is declared winner of the election, extending his four-decade rule to a seventh term with about 72% of the vote; rival Bobi Wine rejects the results and calls for protests, while the country faces violence, a government-imposed internet blackout, and a turnout of around 52.5%.
Uganda's main opposition figure, Bobi Wine, was abducted from his Kampala home by security forces using an army helicopter, according to his National Unity Platform, ahead of the general election results and amid a nationwide internet blackout. The party said Wine was taken to an unknown destination, while authorities gave no immediate details as the electoral commission prepared to declare the winner, President Yoweri Museveni.
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest a day after presidential elections, as early results show incumbent President Yoweri Museveni leading by a wide margin (about 76% with a quarter of votes counted); the vote was marked by internet shutdowns and chaotic polling, with final results expected by Saturday.
Uganda heads to a high-stakes presidential vote pitting longtime president Yoweri Museveni against former pop star-turned-opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), in a climate of security crackdowns, internet blackouts, and restricted rallies. Museveni, 81, seeks a seventh term by touting stability and growth, while Wine promises political freedoms, anti-corruption reform and jobs for a youthful electorate. Analysts note Wine’s formidable popularity but warn the opposition faces organizational and state-imposed hurdles; with millions registered to vote and concerns over corruption and unemployment, the election’s outcome could shape Uganda’s path and its relations with Western partners and its oil ambitions.
Uganda shut down nationwide internet access a few days before its presidential vote, saying the move is to prevent hate speech and misinformation as longtime president Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term against challenger Bobi Wine; critics warn it could hinder protest organizing, with results due after the weekend.
Uganda’s communications regulator ordered a temporary internet shutdown ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, saying the move is meant to prevent misinformation, electoral fraud and violence; data access will be suspended from 18:00 local time while voice calls and SMS remain functional, a measure critics say risks censorship as incumbent Museveni faces challenger Bobi Wine.
Uganda's 2026 elections feature incumbent President Museveni seeking a seventh term against opposition leader Bobi Wine, amid concerns over election fairness, political repression, and economic issues like youth unemployment. Voting is scheduled for January 15, with potential for a runoff if no candidate secures over 50%. The election is marked by tensions, with opposition harassment and fears of vote rigging, but officials claim the process will be transparent.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, in power for nearly 40 years, has announced his intention to run for re-election, aiming to transform Uganda's economy from $66bn to $500bn in five years, amid concerns over constitutional changes, suppression of dissent, and recent laws allowing military courts to try civilians. Opposition leader Bobi Wine plans to contest as well, amidst rising tensions and allegations of electoral and judicial manipulation.