Uganda Election: Museveni Leads Amidst Allegations of Fraud

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is leading in the provisional results of the presidential election, with 76% of the votes based on results from 45% of the country's polling stations. His main challenger, opposition leader Bobi Wine, has alleged 'massive' fraud during the election, which was held under an internet blackout. Wine's party reported that his house was surrounded by the military and police, effectively placing him under house arrest. The election was marked by logistical problems, including delayed ballot boxes and malfunctioning biometric machines.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni defends shutting down the internet during the country's election, comparing it to a 'road closure.' Museveni, 81, is seeking another five-year term, his seventh successive election, amid criticism over his four-decade rule. The president justifies targeting opposition leader Bobi Wine, saying he breaks the law. Museveni's government has suspended nine local human rights organizations and arrested hundreds of opposition supporters. The election takes place against a backdrop of high youth unemployment and calls for change, with Museveni promising 'prosperity' and citing economic growth under his rule.

Uganda is voting in a presidential election pitting pop star politician Bobi Wine against long-time ruler President Yoweri Museveni. The election is marked by a total internet blackout, heavy military deployment, and the detention of opposition supporters. Bobi Wine's National Unity Party claims 300 of their supporters have been detained, and human rights organizations have been suspended. President Museveni denies allegations of election rigging, blaming the opposition for attempting to rig the election. The election is seen as a crucial test for Uganda's democracy, with Bobi Wine challenging President Museveni's 40-year rule.