Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Yoweri Museveni was officially sworn in for a historic seventh term as the President of Uganda on May 12, 2026. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Museveni secured a decisive electoral victory with more than 71 percent of the votes, while opposition leader Bobi Wine received around 25 percent. Museveni is regarded as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, and his latest victory extends his continuous tenure in office to nearly four decades. Uganda continues to play an important role in East African politics and regional affairs.