Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in Uganda in 1986, he said "the problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is ...

Uganda Cuts Internet Days Before Presidential Election

The authorities say the decision was made to prevent the spread of misinformation as President Yoweri Museveni seeks his ...

Ugandan opposition leader campaigns in flak jacket

The Ugandan opposition leader known as Bobi Wine has been campaigning for president in a flak jacket and helmet as soldiers ...

Bitchat tops Uganda app stores as election internet blackout drives use

Bitchat has become Uganda’s most downloaded app as voters adopt offline messaging to stay connected during a pre-election ...

Ugandan voters face soldiers in the street and an internet shutdown before presidential election

Ugandans are set to vote in an election for president and other leaders. President Yoweri Museveni is seeking a seventh term ...

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

Millions of Ugandans will Thursday cast their votes in a crucial presidential rematch between a former pop star and their long-time authoritarian leader, who aims to prolong his nearly 40-year rule.

Uganda goes to the polls amid heavy security and internet blackout

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade ...
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