He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete January 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM

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Yoweri Museveni, who seized power in Uganda in 1986, is seeking a seventh term as president at the age of 81. Museveni's long rule has brought peace and development, but also criticism for sidelining opponents and compromising institutions. He once criticized African leaders who overstayed their welcome, but later removed presidential term and age limits, paving the way for his continued leadership. Museveni's political journey began in the 1960s, leading a rebel group that ousted Idi Amin in the 1970s. After Obote returned to power, Museveni launched a guerrilla struggle in 1981, eventually becoming president five years later.

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Nelson Mandela 30% Ankole 30% National Resistance Movement 40% UK 40% Front for National Salvation 40% University of Dar es Salaam 40% Tanzania ×250% Milton Obote ×360% Idi Amin ×470% Uganda ×380% Yoweri Museveni ×895%

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yoweri museveni 100% uganda 90% presidential term limits 90% political power 70% criticism of leadership 60% idi amin 50% political history 50% milton obote 40% election 40%

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