Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes
Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete January 17, 2026 at 02:53 PM
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has won a seventh term in office, securing 71.65% of the vote. The election took place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Kampala, Uganda. Following the announcement of the preliminary results on Friday, January 16, 2026, protests erupted in Kampala. The opposition has rejected the election results. Security forces have been deployed to patrol the streets amidst the unrest.
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