Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
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"My new term should be regarded as a time for 'no more sleep for all Ugandans'."
— Yoweri Museveni , Politician
"We must protect what has been achieved, correct what still needs improvement and move forward together as one country."
— Yoweri Museveni , Politician
"The results of the elections were 'fake' and urged Ugandans to fight back for their democracy."
— Bobi Wine , Politician
"I, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, swear in the name of the Almighty God that I shall faithfully exercise the functions of the President of Uganda, and shall uphold, preserve and protect the constitution and observe the laws of Uganda and that I shall protect the welfare of the people of Uganda, so help me God."
— Yoweri Museveni , Politician
Key People
A Ugandan opposition politician who fled the country fearing for his life.
Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Flavian Zeija is the Chief Justice of Uganda.
The country's military chief and son of the president.
President of Somalia who called Omar Artan a symbol of inspiration.
Kithure Kindiki is the Deputy President of Kenya.
A long-standing political opponent of President Yoweri Museveni.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the Ugandan army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni.
Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, is a prominent political figure and Museveni's primary rival.
Bobi Wine is a Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate known for advocating for political change.
Salva Kiir is the President of South Sudan.
She is the President of Tanzania accused of suppressing opposition.
Uhuru Kenyatta is a former President of Kenya.
President of Uganda involved in mediating Sudan's military and the RSF.
The president of Uganda and leader of the National Resistance Movement.
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Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, aged 81, has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, extending his 40-year rule. Amid speculation this may be his final term, focus has shifted to his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is widely seen as the de facto ruler and heir apparent.
President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for his seventh term, marking four decades of his rule. The ceremony was attended by over 30 international delegations, reflecting the significance of the event.
President Yoweri Museveni has officially been sworn in for a new five-year term covering 2026–2031. The ceremony took place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds under tight security, with Chief Justice Flavian Zeija presiding over the event.
Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in as Uganda's president for a seventh term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, extending a rule that began in 1986 to at least 2031. The inauguration was attended by at least 35 heads of state and regional leaders.
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