UGANDA’S Electoral Commission Has Announced That The Country’s General Election Will Be Held On January 15, Where Long-Time President Yoweri Museveni Will Seek To Extend His Rule To Nearly 50 Years.
Museveni, One Of Africa’s Longest-Serving Leaders, Has Been In Power Since 1986, After Changing The Constitution Twice To Remove Both Age And Term Limits. His Main Challenger Is Expected To Be Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi), A Popular Musician-Turned-Politician Who Has A Large Following Among Young Voters.
Bobi Wine Has Accused Museveni Of Election Fraud In The Past, Including Voter Intimidation And Bribery — Allegations The Ruling Party Denies, Insisting Museveni Wins Through Genuine Support.
Alongside The Presidential Vote, Ugandans Will Also Elect Members Of Parliament. Museveni’s Government Is Credited With Stabilizing The Country And Boosting The Economy But Has Faced Criticism For Human Rights Abuses And Corruption. Officials Deny The Allegations, Saying Due Process Is Followed.
The Government Hopes That Oil Exports Expected To Begin Next Year, Through Projects Run By Totalenergies And CNOOC, Will Help Drive Economic Growth. Uganda Remains An Influential Player In East Africa, With Troops Stationed In Somalia, South Sudan, Congo, And Equatorial Guinea For Peacekeeping And Security Missions.
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