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Elections & Democracy

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, re-elected to a seventh term, called opponents “terrorists” as observers and rights groups criticised the poll.
Opposition Politics

Museveni calls opponents “terrorists” in victory speech

Uganda leader begins seventh term as observers, rights groups cite crackdown and internet blackout
Uganda will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan. 15, 2026, followed by local and special interest group polls into February.
Elections Monitoring

Uganda Unveils 2026 Election Polling dates Ahead of January 15 Vote

Presidential vote set for Jan. 15 as Electoral Commission outlines full polling calendar
Kenya’s leader praises “peaceful” vote as Museveni secures seventh term; opposition disputes tally
Elections

Ruto congratulates Museveni on Uganda election win

Kenya’s leader praises “peaceful” vote as Museveni secures seventh term; opposition disputes tally
Guinea's junta leader Col. Mamady Doumbouya

Guinea’s Junta Pushes Ahead with Transition Plan Amid Rights Concerns
Data shows President Museveni’s vote shares across major regions in 2026 presidential poll
Elections Monitoring

How Top Candidates Performed Across Regions in Uganda’s 2026 Election

Data shows President Museveni’s vote shares across major regions in 2026 presidential poll
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tinubu Cancels Democracy Day Broadcast for National Assembly Address Amid Growing Political Scrutiny
Ahead of Uganda’s Jan. 15 elections, Jonathan heads an 84‑member observer team
Opposition Politics

Jonathan Leads AU‑COMESA‑IGAD Mission to Observe Uganda Elections

Ahead of Uganda’s Jan. 15 elections, Jonathan heads an 84‑member observer team
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