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At least seven killed in post-election violence in Uganda, police say
The Guardian
•January 16, 2026•By Reuters👁️0
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Accounts of deaths disputed as early results show longtime president Yoweri Museveni on more than 75% of voteAt least seven people have been killed in violence overnight in central Uganda, police have said, after national elections that looked likely to extend Yoweri Museveni’s rule into a fifth decade.Results announced by the electoral commission showed the 81-year-old incumbent with more than 75% of the vote in Thursday’s presidential election, based on tallies from 59% of polling stations. His main challenger in Thursday’s election, the singer Bobi Wine, trailed on about 21%, with the remaining votes split among six other candidates. Continue reading...
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