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Museveni, 81, was declared the winner with 72 percent of the vote, while Wine received 25 percent. The president accused opposition forces of plotting to overturn the results through violent means, labeling them as terrorists.
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been moved from Luzira Prison to a private clinic amid reports of critical, deteriorating health, as allies accuse authorities of medical neglect and rights violations.
The statement marked one of the most explicit threats yet directed at Bobi Wine, the leader of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), and a long-time critic of the Ugandan government.
Kufra, situated roughly 1,700 kilometres southeast of Tripoli, has long been a key transit point for migrants crossing the Sahara en route to Libya’s northern coast and the Mediterranean.
Gold touched $4,689.39 an ounce, while silver climbed to $94.08 an ounce, marking record levels for both metals. The spike followed Trump’s warning that he would impose tariffs on several European nations opposing his plan to take over Greenland.
Police said the gunmen struck the churches in Kurmin Wali, Afogo ward, around 11:25 local time. Witnesses reported that the attackers were heavily armed and arrived in groups, blocking all exits and forcing congregants into the surrounding bush.
Mudavadi said plans were on top gear ahead of the summit, scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, describing it as a landmark event for the continent.
CAF has condemned unacceptable behaviour by players and officials during the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat and is reviewing footage for possible disciplinary action, highlighting concerns over integrity and respect in African football.
Early official figures had put the number of dead at 21, but as rescue teams gained better access to the wreckage and hospitals confirmed fatalities, the toll rose to 39.
The meeting brought together senior African and international figures to consolidate ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending conflict and restoring stability in the DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.
A fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall has killed at least 11 people, with more than 60 missing. Rescuers are searching unstable debris amid anger over safety lapses and weak enforcement.
The data showed the population fell by 3.39 million to 1.405 billion in 2025, marking a faster contraction than in the previous year.