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Uganda’s president,[3] Yoweri Museveni expressed concern that Donald Trump could limit African imports if he’s elected U.S. president, potentially harming the continent’s economies, New Vision reported.[1] Check also: U.S accuses Uganda of rights violations after presidential election The East African nation exported $47 million of goods to the U.S. in 2013, mainly coffee, tea and spices, according to the Office ...

Kampala – Uganda’s failed presidential challenger Amama Mbabazi launched a petition on tuesday challenging the win by President Yoweri Museveni last month,[4] citing voter bribery and arrests. But Museveni’s closest rival, opposition chief Kizza Besigye, arrested multiple times during the election, he was blocked from making a similar petition,” his party chief said.[1] Check also: Uganda’s disputed presidential vote challenged ...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ascended to power on January 29, 1986. He is credited with bringing Uganda to both political and economic stability after years of civil wars in the 1970s and early 80s.[2] Check also: Russia is happy Uganda’s president, Museveni was re-elected but the USA and EU arent so sure His strong hold on power for three ...

Yoweri Museveni triumphed in Uganda’s presidential elections on Thursday, prompting a range of reactions from the international community. Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, won 60.8 percent of the vote, ahead of main rival Kizza Besigye on 35.4 percent in a highly contentious election. The day was marred by a social media blackout and seven-hour delays in ballots ...

Kampala – Partial results in Uganda’s election on Friday gave president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni a solid lead, as police arrested his main challenger for the third time this week. As voting concluded on Friday, provisional results gave the 71-year-old leader 63% of the vote with nearly half of polling centres counted. Check also: Ugandan government shuts down social media ahead ...