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Uganda's Museveni Wins Election Amid Allegations and Violence

1/17/2026

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President Yoweri Museveni, who has led Uganda since 1986, won the general election with 76.25% amid violence in Butambala.
Bobi Wine was the main rival and received 19.85%.
Over 1,600 international observers monitored the election and reported a transparent voting process.
Russian observers praised the organization and reported no serious violations.
Bobi Wine alleged "massive ballot stuffing" and said he was under house arrest, a claim police denied.

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Story summary

President Yoweri Museveni, who has led Uganda since 1986, won the general election with 76.25% amid violence in Butambala.
Bobi Wine was the main rival and received 19.85%.
Over 1,600 international observers monitored the election and reported a transparent voting process.
Russian observers praised the organization and reported no serious violations.
Bobi Wine alleged "massive ballot stuffing" and said he was under house arrest, a claim police denied.