Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Uganda President Museveni Wins Seventh Term
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 72% of the vote.
The opposition leader, Bobi Wine, got 25% but said the election was stolen.
Museveni called the opposition terrorists and said they planned to cause trouble.
The government cut off the internet to stop false information.
Some people protested, and there were reports of violence.
Many people think the election wasn't fair because the government stopped the opposition from speaking freely.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term with 72% of the vote.
Opposition leader Bobi Wine got 25% and accused the government of stealing the election.
Museveni called the opposition terrorists and said they planned violent attacks.
The government maintained an internet ban to prevent misinformation and violence.
There were reports of violence, including at least 10 people killed in Butambala.
- Who
- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni and opposition leader Bobi Wine
- What
- Museveni won a seventh term in a controversial election
- When
- Election held on January 14, 2021
- Where
- Uganda
- Why
- Museveni accused opposition of terrorism and violence
- Winner
- Yoweri Museveni
- Percentage
- 72%
- Opposition Leader
- Bobi Wine
- Opposition Percentage
- 25%
- Internet Ban
- Maintained until further notice
- Election Date
- January 14, 2021
- Election Observers
- Criticized the poll
- Violence Reports
- At least 10 people killed in Butambala