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The Pan-African Solidarity Group, in a statement issued on January 16, called for the immediate release of opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine from house arrest, and highlighted widespread intimidation, abductions, and alleged electoral manipulation.
The race is dominated by Museveni and Wine, although six other candidates are also vying for the presidency. Museveni has successfully won six previous elections and remains a strong favourite. Wine, however, has gained a following among young voters and those calling for reform, making the contest unusually competitive.
Uganda's flag, created when the country achieved independence from Britain in 1962, has stripes of black to represent Africa, yellow for its sunshine, and red to represent African brotherhood, with a grey crowned crane overlaid.
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Aminah Zawedde, said claims of an impending internet blackout were false and aimed at stirring fear.
Addressing residents while on the campaign trail, Museveni said he had spoken to the children of former fighters to underline the weight of leadership and the trust voters place in those they elect. He warned that careless decisions during elections often leave ordinary people bearing the cost.
During a briefing on Wednesday, Museveni explained that when essential digital channels are left to business operators, they often end up dictating prices in ways that strain households and limit growth. He said the State should oversee the primary infrastructure while allowing private companies to operate on top of it.
Speaking in Tororo, Uganda, on November 23, 2025, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Devki Mega Steel Plant, Ruto said the deal was agreed upon during a joint ministerial meeting in Nairobi last week.
Speaking in Tororo, Uganda, during the groundbreaking for the Devki Mega Steel Project, Ruto said the two countries do not have a dispute over sea access, assuring cooperation.
According to Museveni, the goal is to bring together the armies of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under one umbrella.
Speaking on X, Kuria said that while he admires Museveni’s leadership and economic vision, failure to manage Muhoozi’s statements could tarnish the Ugandan president’s long-standing reputation.
The decision follows intense fighting in El-Fasher, the last major city under SAF control in western Sudan. After a prolonged siege, the RSF seized the city, triggering reports of civilian abuses that UN investigators describe as ethnic cleansing targeting non-Arab populations. Analysts say the violence is part of both parties’ strategy to retain control after losing legitimacy in the 2021 coup.
The hand-over coincided with the launch of a major new facility at the Gaddafi Military Barracks, Magamaga and the beginning of construction of a related workshop in Entebbe.