NewsFeedUganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, according to official results, winning nearly 72% of the vote to extend his 40-year rule. But opposition candidate Bobi Wine said the results were ‘fake’ and called for non-violent street protests.Published On 17 Jan 2026
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Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th term, opponent calls results ‘fake’
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni secured a seventh term on January 17, 2026, extending his 40-year rule after official results showed him winning nearly 72% of the vote. The election took place in Uganda.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-17 · 20:03 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni secured a seventh term on January 17, 2026, extending his 40-year rule after official results showed him winning nearly 72% of the vote. The election took place in Uganda. Opposition candidate Bobi Wine has rejected the results, alleging they are fraudulent. Wine has called for peaceful street protests in response to the election outcome. Museveni's victory ensures his continued leadership in Uganda for another term. The election's validity is now being disputed by the opposition.
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Bobi Wine called for non-violent street protests.
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Bobi Wine said the results were ‘fake’.
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Museveni's rule has extended for 40 years.
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Museveni won nearly 72% of the vote.
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Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term as President of Uganda.
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