A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

Millions of Ugandans will Thursday cast their votes in a crucial presidential rematch between a former pop star and their ...

Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda as Government Prepares Internet Shutdown for Election

Uganda’s government imposed a nationwide internet blackout on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, triggering a ...
Monitor

Live updates: 2026 Uganda election: Preliminary results show Museveni leading, Bobi Wine trails

Preliminary results from Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, released shortly before 11pm Thursday, show incumbent President ...

Uganda imposes an internet blackout ahead of Thursday's election

Earlier this month, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) described reports of an internet blackout as "mere rumours", ...
News24

Uganda polling stations slow to open amid internet shutdown, opposition crackdown

Polling stations in several parts of Uganda were still not open in many areas almost two hours after voting was due to start, ...
The Citizen

What Uganda’s general election outcome means for Tanzania

Uganda’s election is a high-stakes moment for Tanzania, with the potential to reshape trade dynamics, regional stability, and ...

Votes being counted in Uganda election as opposition alleges rigging

Ugandans are voting in an election which sees President Yoweri Museveni taking on a charismatic pop star in a bid to prolong ...