Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won the recent election, extending his rule to four decades. The election commission announced Museveni secured 72% of the vote against Bobi Wine's 25%, who alleges the results were fraudulent. The election was marred by violence, with Wine reporting at least 21 deaths. Access to the internet has been cut off since Tuesday, a move the authorities say is to prevent misinformation. African Union observers have reported intimidation, arrests, and abductions that eroded public trust, and called for the restoration of internet access. Wine claims he evaded security forces and is in hiding, while police say his movements are restricted due to security concerns.