Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of votes, according to official results Saturday, defeating the youthful challenger who campaigned for change after four decades of the same government.
Breakdown
- Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes
- Challenger Bobby Wyan receives 24.72% of the vote 16s
- Final tally: Museveni 7.9 million, Wyan 2.7 million votes 22s
- Wyan expected to reject the official election outcome 34s
- Wyan cites unfair process, Internet shutdowns, and military presence 40s