Yoweri Museveni has won Uganda's presidential election. He will serve a seventh term. The announcement came on Sunday. The election was difficult. There were many claims of fraud. The internet was shut down. Opposition voices were also controlled. Mr. Museveni has led Uganda since 1986. He got 72% of the votes. His main opponent did not accept this result.
Opposition leader Bobi Wine, also known as Robert Kyagulanyi, questioned the election's fairness. He represents the National Unity Platform. Mr. Wine said the results were wrong. He mentioned many problems at polling stations. He also said officials were taken away. Biometric machines did not work in many places. This meant manual lists were used. The opposition believes this helped cheat.
The situation was tense. Mr. Wine said soldiers came to his house before the election. He posted on social media. Police and military came and turned off the power. They also disabled cameras. Police said they did not arrest him. However, they did stop people from going to his home. Mr. Wine felt this was to stop him speaking out. The government said these actions were needed. They wanted to stop trouble and keep order. They shut down the internet and social media.
There were many fights. Security forces and opposition supporters clashed. This happened mostly in central Uganda. Police said seven people died. They said they shot at "goons." But MP Muwanga Kivumbi said more people died. He said ten people died in his area. These different reports show a dangerous situation. They also raise concerns about human rights.
Many groups are worried about the election. African and international monitors are checking the process. The internet blackout made it hard to watch events. The election result confirms Mr. Museveni's leadership. However, it has made political problems worse. People are calling for more openness and honesty in Uganda.