Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni sworn in for seventh term as president
Key takeaways
- The 81-year-old, who has been in power since 1986, won a January election amid reports of intimidation and abductions.
- One of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, Museveni took the oath of office on Tuesday at an event at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, while being cheered by thousands of attendees.
- The election in January took place amid a nationwide internet blackout and reports of intimidation and abductions of the opposition.
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The 81-year-old, who has been in power since 1986, won a January election amid reports of intimidation and abductions.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on May 12, 2026 [Michael Muhati/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated Press Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his 40-year tenure following a landslide victory in controversial January elections.
One of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, Museveni took the oath of office on Tuesday at an event at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, while being cheered by thousands of attendees.