Uganda’s 81-year-old Museveni declared winner, extends 40-year rule amid intimidation of opposition

Uganda’s long-serving leader, Mr Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his rule to a seventh term and cementing nearly four decades in power. The election, held amid a government-ordered shutdown of internet services, was overshadowed by allegations of violence, voter intimidation and restrictions on opposition activity. Rights groups […]