He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Summary
Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda since 1986, is seeking a seventh term in office. Museveni, who previously criticized leaders who cling to power, has been in office for decades, with changes to the constitution allowing him to stay longer. Uganda has seen economic growth under his rule, but critics say he suppresses opposition and weakens independent institutions.Key Facts
- Yoweri Museveni became President of Uganda in 1986 after a successful armed uprising.
- He is now 81 years old and plans to run for a seventh term in office.
- Museveni previously criticized leaders who stayed in power too long but has changed constitutional rules to remove presidential age and term limits.
- Under his leadership, Uganda experienced economic growth, including a doubling of primary school enrollment and a decline in HIV infection rates.
- Museveni faced criticism for Uganda's involvement in conflicts, like the invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Critics accuse him of suppressing opposition and weakening Uganda's judicial independence.
- More than 75% of Ugandans are under 40 and have only known Museveni as their president.
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