KAMPALA, Uganda -- Uganda’s presidential election was plagued by widespread delays Thursday in addition to a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticized as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986.

President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of Uganda's election on Saturday, granting Africa's longest-serving leader a seventh term in office. African observers have denounced "reports of intimidation,

President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday's election and is set to extend his 40 years in power by another five years. He got a huge majority, according to the election commission, ahead of his closest challenger Bobi Wine, who has condemned the "fake results". Wine has called on Ugandans to hold non-violent protests.

Opposition ‍leader claims escaping police and army raid as Museveni looks set to win the presidential 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.

Ugandan Christians and opposition party members face arrests, heightened security and an internet blackout heading into Thursday’s presidential elections. Screenshots and photos circulating in Uganda show a statement from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) allegedly announcing that all mobile money and internet services would be suspended during the electoral process.