Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine cleared to run against Museveni in 2026
Summary
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been approved to run in the upcoming presidential election in January 2026. He will again challenge President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986 and is seeking his seventh term. Wine claims the previous election was unfair, and there have been reports of intimidation against his supporters.Key Facts
- Bobi Wine is officially cleared to run for president in Uganda's 2026 election.
- President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 and aims for a seventh term.
- Wine received 35% of the vote in the 2021 election, while Museveni won with 58%.
- After the 2021 election result, at least 54 people died in protests, and Wine was placed under house arrest.
- Wine's National Unity Platform party holds the most opposition seats in Uganda's parliament.
- Museveni's supporters have been urged to back his vision after his recent nomination.
- Opposition claims of intimidation and arrests are reported.
- Another opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, is jailed on treason charges.
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