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Who is running for president in Uganda?

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Uganda's presidential race features incumbent Yoweri Museveni seeking a seventh term against main challenger Bobi Wine, a pop star-turned-politician. Other candidates include Nandala Mafabi and Mugisha Muntu. Museveni's long rule and control over state institutions make his victory likely, despite Wine's popularity among young voters.

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Museveni votes as Uganda election unfolds amid delays and crackdown

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  • President Museveni cast his ballot in a tense election
  • Voting was delayed by technical issues and missing ballot boxes 23s
  • Opposition accused authorities of slowing the process; government denied 39s
  • Election held under internet blackout and heavy police presence 52s
  • Museveni faces strong challenge from opposition leader Bobi Wine 59s

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Museveni votes as Uganda election unfolds amid delays and crackdown
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Africanews
6 hours ago
Museveni votes as Uganda election unfolds amid delays and crackdown

Museveni is widely expected to secure a seventh term, supported by strong control over state institutions and security forces.

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Africanews
6 hours ago
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Ugandan authorities shut down internet hours before polls open
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Africanews
23 hours ago
Ugandan authorities shut down internet hours before polls open

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Reuters
1 day ago
Longtime leader takes on 'Ghetto president' in Uganda's election

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Africanews
1 day ago
Uganda's president urges people to vote in Thursday's general election

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, seeks a seventh term as leader of the National Resistance Movement.

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election
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Reuters
2 days ago
Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election

Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is seeking a seventh term in a contentious election.

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Reuters
3 days ago
Uganda election could be story of violence and succession

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Ugandan churchgoers pray and fast for peaceful presidential election
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Africanews
3 days ago
Ugandan churchgoers pray and fast for peaceful presidential election

Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term; his main rival is opposition leader Bobi Wine, running for president for the second time.

Kampala decked in colors of Ugandan president's party ahead of polls
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Africanews
4 days ago
Kampala decked in colors of Ugandan president's party ahead of polls

Museveni faces 43-year-old pop star turned politician Bobby Wine in the upcoming election.

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