Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Is ‘Restricted’ to His Home, the Police Say

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Matthew Mpoke BiggJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine is "restricted" to his home near Kampala by police, who claim it's to prevent him from inciting violence, ahead of the expected announcement of President Yoweri Museveni's re-election. Museveni, who has ruled for four decades, is poised to win another five-year term based on partial results announced by the electoral commission. Wine's party initially claimed he was abducted, but later retracted the statement. Communication within Uganda is severely limited due to a nationwide internet blackout implemented by the government to prevent the spread of misinformation. A heavy police and military presence is visible in Kampala.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Ugandan government 40% Rusoke Kituuma 40% David Lewis ×240% Ugandan security forces 50% Ugandan authorities 60% National Unity Platform 60% Kampala ×470% Ugandan Police 70% Yoweri Museveni ×480% Bobi Wine ×790% Uganda ×695%

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uganda election 90% yoweri museveni 80% bobi wine 80% opposition leader 70% internet blackout 60% political unrest 60% police restriction 50% election results 50% kampala 40%

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