Africa: All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026
The Ugandan Supreme Court confirmed President Museveni's re-election after a former candidate withdrew his petition alleging electoral irregularities.
Uganda: Supreme Court Confirms Museveni's Victory After Petition Withdrawal
The Ugandan Supreme Court confirmed President Museveni's 2026 election victory after allowing the withdrawal of a petition challenging the results.
Uganda: Museveni Will Decide Next Speaker, Says Lulume Bayigga
Michael Phillip Lulume Bayigga stated that President Museveni will ultimately decide the next Speaker of Uganda's Parliament, highlighting the influence of the presidency over parliamentary leadership.
Mass for Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye reportedly blocked on president's orders
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly blocked a church mass intended to honor detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye, citing political reasons.
After Welcoming His Father to Hamidti.. The Ugandan Army Commander and President's Son Attacks the 'Rapid Support Forces'
Ugandan Army General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, launched a fierce attack on Sudanese Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, alleging involvement in atrocities against Sudanese and Africans.
Uganda's Museveni holds talks with Sudan's RSF leader amid push to end war
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni met with Sudan's RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to discuss ways to end the ongoing conflict in Sudan and restore stability in the region.
Sudan: Museveni Pushes for Dialogue to End Sudan War As He Hosts RSF Leader Gendagalo
Ugandan President Museveni hosted RSF leader Gendagalo to discuss ending the Sudan conflict and promoting stability in the region.
Hamidti from Uganda: We have half a million fighters and I do not want to become president
Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, claims to have over 500,000 fighters in Sudan and expresses a desire not to become president during a recent meeting with Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni.
Uganda: Museveni, Saudi Arabian Delegation Talk Coffee Value Addition
President Museveni met with a Saudi Arabian delegation to discuss enhancing economic cooperation, especially in coffee value addition.
Uganda: Kizza Besigye - the Firebrand Who Has Shaped Opposition Politics in Uganda
Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader and former ally of President Yoweri Museveni, has faced numerous arrests and state violence while fighting for political change.
Uganda: Museveni Warns Intimidating Leaders Risk Repeating Amin's Mistakes
President Museveni cautioned that leaders using intimidation echo the authoritarian tactics of Idi Amin during a national prayer event in Kitgum District.
Uganda: Museveni Defends BVV Machines As Key to Credible Polls, Says Technology Closed Opposition's 'Cheating Lifeline'
President Museveni asserts that the implementation of Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines in the recent elections was crucial for ensuring electoral integrity and reducing fraud.
Uganda: Odonga Otto Calls for National Dialogue, Says Opposition Must Check Government - Not Museveni
Odonga Otto urges the opposition in Uganda to focus on national dialogue and issue-based politics rather than personal attacks against President Museveni.
Sudanese Move in Uganda to Encircle Supporters of the Rapid Support Forces
Sudan's Vice President Malik Agar has urged Uganda's President Museveni to leverage regional connections to address support for the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Uganda: Millions in Rural Uganda Still 'Working for Stomach,' Museveni Says
President Museveni acknowledges that despite government efforts, millions of Ugandans remain engaged in subsistence farming.
Uganda: Meeting With Museveni Was Not Transactional - Opposition MP Kabuusu
Opposition MP Moses Kabuusu has defended a recent meeting with President Museveni, stating it aimed at promoting national reconciliation rather than political deals.
Uganda: Museveni Hails Col Nakalema's Late Dad for Combining Faith With Action
President Museveni honors Rev. Eliasaph Sserwadda for his ability to integrate faith with practical work during a memorial service in Mbarara District.
Uganda: George Musisi Questions Museveni-Opposition Engagement
Kira Municipality MP George Musisi doubts the sincerity of President Yoweri Museveniβs recent engagements with opposition MPs, perceiving it as unlikely to indicate real political cooperation.
Uganda: Global Women's Alliance Denounces Museveni's Targeted Assault On Ugandan Women
Women's rights advocates worldwide have condemned the Ugandan government for systematic violence against women in the wake of the January 2026 elections.
Media Under Siege: How Ugandan Journalists Faced Security Pressures During Elections
The article discusses how Ugandan journalists confronted significant security and political pressures while covering the controversial January 2026 general elections amidst President Yoweri Museveni's ongoing rule.
Uganda: Museveni Lines Up Six Witnesses to Defend 2026 Election Victory in Court
President Museveni is preparing six witnesses to defend his victory in the 2026 election, which has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
Uganda: Museveni Taps Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki
President Museveni of Uganda is reportedly set to appoint a former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines to replace Jenifer Bamuturaki, who has resigned under pressure amid a management shake-up at Uganda Airlines.
Tension grips Kampala as Museveni leads and residents await election results
Kampala is tense as citizens await the final presidential election results, with President Yoweri Museveni leading significantly against challenger Bobi Wine.
After the elections in Uganda, major unrest has erupted, with casualties
At least seven people have been killed in clashes in central Uganda following elections that indicate President Yoweri Museveni may begin his fifth decade in power.
Incumbent takes commanding lead in Ugandan election
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni leads the election results with 76.25% of the vote, looking to extend his long-standing presidency as he faces challenger Bobi Wine.
Museveni, in power in Uganda for 40 years, leads the counting in the elections
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, in power for 40 years, leads the election count with 76% of the votes amid allegations of electoral fraud by opposition candidate Bobi Wine, who claims to be under house arrest.
Presidential Election: Ugandan Military Apparently Surrounds Bobi Wine's House
Following the presidential election in Uganda, the opposition leader Bobi Wine is reportedly confined to his house in Kampala, surrounded by military forces, while long-time ruler Museveni leads in the election results.
Bobi Wine placed under house arrest after Uganda vote
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been placed under house arrest following a contentious election where early results indicate President Yoweri Museveni is ahead.
Early results show Museveni leading Uganda election amid reports of violence
Yoweri Museveni is in the lead for the Ugandan presidential election results amid reports of post-vote violence.
Presidential Election in Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni Leads by a Wide Margin, Opponent Bobi Wine Under House Arrest, According to His Party
In the Ugandan presidential election, President Yoweri Museveni has secured 76.25% of the votes, while opponent Bobi Wine has been placed under house arrest amid the ongoing vote counting, according to reports.
Museveni leads Uganda presidential vote with 61.7 percent in early count
President Yoweri Museveni is leading the early results of Uganda's presidential election with 61.7 percent of the valid votes counted so far, as he seeks to extend his long tenure in power.
With polls closed, vote counts are underway in Uganda presidential election
Vote counting has begun in Uganda following a tumultuous election day marked by an internet blackout and significant delays, as President Yoweri Museveni aims for a seventh term after 40 years in power.
Elections in Uganda: "We just want something to change"
As President Museveni seeks reelection after 40 years in power, security measures are creating frustration and delays at polling places in Uganda's capital, Kampala.
Museveni votes as Uganda election unfolds amid delays and crackdown
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has voted in an election marked by significant delays and security measures, as he seeks a seventh term in office amid expectations to further extend his 40-year rule.
Uganda: Africaβs longest-serving leader, Yoweri Museveni, seeks to extend 40-year rule
Yoweri Museveni, who has led Uganda for 40 years, is pursuing an extension of his presidency.
Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown
In Uganda, voters faced long queues and delayed polling as President Yoweri Museveni seeks re-election against opposition leader Bobi Wine amid an internet shutdown.
Polls open in Uganda amid internet blackout as Museveni seeks seventh term
Voting commenced in Uganda amidst a controversial internet blackout, as President Yoweri Museveni aims for re-election after decades in power.
Uganda goes to the polls amid heavy security and internet blackout
Millions of Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election where incumbent President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his longstanding presidency against challenger Bobi Wine.
Ugandans vote amid internet blackout and police repression
Ugandans are voting in presidential elections despite an internet blackout and allegations of police repression as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his long-standing rule.
Ugandans to vote in election expected to extend Museveniβs four-decade rule
As Ugandans prepare to cast their votes, the election is anticipated to allow Yoweri Museveni to maintain his long-established leadership amid concerns of political violence and repression.
Repression Dominates Elections in Uganda: Internet Cuts, Journalist Arrests, and Lynching of Opponents
Uganda's upcoming presidential elections on January 15 are marred by repression, including internet outages, arrests of journalists, and violence against opposition figures.
10 Points Explaining Uganda's Elections Taking Place Today
Uganda holds a controversial general election today that seeks to extend President Yoweri Museveni's long rule, amidst a young opposition led by Bobby Wine and influenced by Museveni's son, Muhoozi.
Uganda: authorities shut down internet hours before polling stations open
Uganda has implemented a nationwide internet shutdown just hours before the presidential polls, with pop star Bobi Wine challenging long-time President Yoweri Museveni.
Uganda: And forever greets the President
Yoweri Museveni, having ruled for decades, is running for re-election for the seventh time while imposing internet shutdowns in Uganda.
Elections in Uganda: The Pop Musician Against the Eternal President
Bobi Wine challenges long-time President Museveni in Uganda's elections, while authorities have reportedly imposed a nationwide internet shutdown.
Ugandan opposition leader issues election warning
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, threatens protests against potential election rigging as President Yoweri Museveni warns of firm action against unrest.
Uganda's president urges people to vote in Thursday's general election
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, campaigning for a seventh term, held a final rally in Kampala, encouraging citizens to participate in the upcoming general election.
Military deployed to Kampala as Uganda gets ready for general election
Ahead of Uganda's general election, military forces have been deployed in Kampala, raising concerns among opposition leaders about possible authoritarian actions during the electoral process.
Bobi Wine warns of protests if Uganda election is rigged
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has threatened to initiate mass protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs the upcoming presidential election, urging citizens to actively participate in the voting process.
Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine rallies in Kampala slum where he grew up
Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition candidate, campaigns in the slum of Kampala where he was raised, ahead of the presidential elections against Yoweri Museveni.