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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.
Sudan condemned Uganda for hosting RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and meeting with President Museveni, saying the move violates international law and is an affront to humanity, as the RSF and the Sudanese army wage a brutal conflict with atrocities and genocide accusations, while regional mediation continues.
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 Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of the army and son of President Museveni, is consolidating power, helping secure his father's victory, sidelining rivals, and signaling a potential presidential succession. He has overseen crackdowns on the opposition, including internet outages, while boosting soldiers' pay and promotions to cement loyalty. While some worry about a dynastic handover, his security influence and regional ties—notably with Rwanda—have strengthened his position, making a transition appear likely but high-risk for Uganda’s stability and democracy.
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 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.
Polls opened in Uganda but voting was hit by widespread delays due to biometric verification glitches and an internet blackout; the electoral commission said it would extend polling so all registered voters in queue by the cutoff can vote, as Museveni faces Bobi Wine in a high-stakes race amid security crackdowns and concerns over irregularities.
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 heads to a presidential election with a generational clash: 81-year-old incumbent Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term against 43-year-old Bobi Wine, in a country where the median age is around 17 and young people are driving the campaigns. The race pits continuity versus change amid a heavily managed political environment and concerns over repression, with succession chatter around Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba adding to the tension about life after Museveni.
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.
Uganda's President Museveni has asked legislators to clarify that it is not criminal to identify as gay in the proposed anti-homosexuality law, which has drawn international condemnation. The law criminalizes a broad range of homosexual activity, including promoting or abetting the lifestyle, and imposes stiff penalties, including death for so-called aggravated homosexuality. Museveni also asked legislators to remove provisions that impose a duty on citizens to report acts of homosexuality. The bill has been referred back to parliament's legal affairs committee for further debate and passage.