Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Ugandan President Museveni Seeks Seventh Term, Vows Anti-Corruption Fight
Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, is trying to be president again, which would be his seventh term.
He's been in charge since 1986.
He says he will fight corruption.
His main rival is Bobi Wine, who is also running.
Some people worry Museveni is becoming an authoritarian leader, while others support him.
Uganda has never had a peaceful change of leaders since it became independent.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term in office.
Museveni, in power since 1986, is 80 years old.
His campaign focuses on fighting government corruption if reelected.
His main opponent, Bobi Wine, has declared candidacy for the upcoming polls.
Uganda has never seen a peaceful transfer of power since independence.
- Who
- Yoweri Museveni and Bobi Wine are the main figures.
- What
- Yoweri Museveni is seeking a seventh term as President of Uganda.
- When
- Upcoming elections are scheduled for January.
- Where
- Uganda
- Why
- Museveni aims to extend his time in power and has pledged to fight corruption.
Critics of Museveni
Supporters of Museveni
Leadership
Critics of Museveni
Museveni is an authoritarian leader.
Supporters of Museveni
Museveni is fighting corruption.
Opposition
Critics of Museveni
Wine is being unfairly targeted.
Supporters of Museveni
Museveni dismisses Wine as untrustworthy.
- President
- Yoweri Museveni
- Age
- 80
- Years in Power
- Since 1986
- Main Opponent
- Bobi Wine
- Campaign Promise
- Fight corruption
- Independence
- 1962
