Museveni rival held over protest march
Craig TaylorUganda’s defeated presidential candidate Kizza Besigye is arrested after vowing to lead a protest march against President Yoweri Museveni’s election victory. BBC News – Africa
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Uganda’s Museveni wins fifth term
Uganda’s electoral commission announces that Yoweri Museveni has won a fifth term as president amid allegations of intimidation and vote rigging. BBC News – Africa
Ugandan leader’s main rival detained
Police in Uganda say they have arrested the main opposition presidential candidate to prevent him from announcing his own election results. BBC News – Africa
Polls open in Ugandan election
People across Uganda begin voting in presidential elections, with incumbent Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his 30-year rule. BBC News – Africa
Kenya to build prison for jihadists
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says he will set up a new special prison for violent extremist offenders. BBC News – Africa
Uganda police detain opposition candidate
One of Uganda’s main opposition candidates is briefly detained by police ahead of presidential elections on Thursday. BBC News – Africa