Yoweri Museveni's victory allows him to extend his 40-year rule of the east African country. He defeated Bobi Wine, a former singer-turned-politician who won 24.72% and said he was in hiding on Saturday after a raid by security forces on his home.

KAMPALA: Ugandans are set to vote Thursday in an election that is likely to extend the rule of the long-term president while raising concerns about transparency, hereditary rule,…

Communications authorities have blocked Internet service throughout the country ahead of its elections to prevent "weaponization of the Internet."