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Museveni Faces Backlash in Bid for Extended Rule

1/12/2026

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Story summary
  • Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 36-year rule in upcoming elections amid criticism.
  • Bobi Wine accuses Museveni of 40 years of dictatorship and faces violent crackdowns.
  • The election environment is marked by repression, with arbitrary arrests and intimidation.
  • Museveni's government is criticized for undermining judicial independence and silencing dissent.
  • Observers watch for implications on succession, especially Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.