Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Yoweri Museveni secured a seventh term as President of Uganda after winning the 2026 elections with 71.65 percent of the total votes cast. His victory extended a rule that began in 1986, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. The election outcome drew controversy as opposition leader Bobi Wine rejected the results, alleging fraud, internet shutdowns, and irregularities during polling. Despite these claims, the electoral commission declared Museveni the winner. The results have reignited global debates about democratic space, political competition, and electoral transparency in Uganda.