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Yoweri Museveni

Yoweri Museveni
The latest news and top stories on Yoweri Museveni. He has served as President of Uganda since 1986, assuming power after a five-year liberation struggle. His tenure has focused on national revitalisation, economic growth and infrastructure development. He is recognised for his government's successful campaign against HIV/AIDS and efforts in regional peace. Museveni, a former military officer, studied political science and economics. Recently, he agreed to accept deportees from the United States, provided they have no criminal records and are not unaccompanied minors, a decision that has drawn domestic criticism.
Africa

Ugandan president, 81, sworn in for new term after 40 years at the helm

The five-year term might be his last, with his son and presumptive heir emerging as de facto ruler.

China and Kenya partner to finish ‘most consequential’ rail project

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Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni wins in election marred by fraud claims

Museveni’s main rival, Bobi Wine, claimed there was ‘massive ballot stuffing’ and that his party’s polling agents were abducted.

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