Ugandan President Museveni Claims Seventh Term in Contested Election

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni extended his 40-year rule, as official results showed he won 72% of the vote in last week’s election. The opposition dismissed the results as “fake,” while Museveni branded critics as “terrorists” in his victory speech on Sunday. The elections were widely criticized by the UN and rights groups for severe repression of the opposition: Musweni’s main challenger, Bobi Wine, said he had escaped a police raid on his home on Saturday and was in hiding. The internet blackout imposed by the state ahead of the election was partially lifted for businesses, but social media remains blocked.