Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule
Summary
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for nearly 40 years, has been chosen by his party to run for president again in the upcoming election. Museveni's main opponent is expected to be Bobi Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, who previously lost to Museveni in a contested election.Key Facts
- Yoweri Museveni is 80 years old and has been Uganda's president for almost 40 years.
- Museveni's party has nominated him as their candidate for next year's presidential election.
- The Ugandan constitution has been changed twice to let Museveni stay in office by removing age and term limits.
- Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, is expected to be Museveni's main opponent in the election.
- Wine claims it is becoming harder to oppose the government due to increased state repression.
- Museveni stated he aims to transform Uganda into a "high middle income country."
- Kizza Besigye, another opposition figure, has been detained on charges of treason, which he denies.
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