Uganda’s President Museveni Is Declared Election Winner
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda won re-election, extending his four-decade rule in the country.
- The victory was anticipated due to Museveni's long tenure and the dominance of the ruling National Resistance Movement party over state institutions.
- Museveni, 81, defended his prolonged leadership by highlighting the stability and economic growth Uganda has experienced under his rule.
- The election took place amid an internet shutdown imposed by authorities for security reasons, which limited access to online news, social media, and communication apps, causing frustration among voters.
