Uganda’s longtime leader declared winner in disputed vote

by January 17, 2026

written by January 17, 2026

A Ugandan police officer unloads ballot boxes from a truck at a polling station set up in front of an electoral billboard supporting Uganda

Museveni claims victory in Uganda's contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.

(Image credit: LUIS TATO)