Ugandans to vote in election expected to extend Museveni’s four-decade rule

January 15, 2026

Campaign beset by violence with supporters of rival candidate Bobi Wine teargassed and detained

Ugandans are preparing to vote in an election that is expected to result in Yoweri Museveni extending his nearly four-decade grip on power in the east African country, after a campaign beset by violence.

Security forces have frequently clamped down on supporters of Museveni’s main opponent, Bobi Wine, by teargassing and shooting bullets at events and detaining people. Authorities have also arrested civil society members and suspended rights groups. On Tuesday, they shut down internet access and limited mobile phone services countrywide.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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