Uganda’s president seeks a seventh term that would bring him closer to 5 decades in power

Uganda’s octogenarian president seeks to extend four-decade rule

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni is seeking nomination as the ruling party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming elections in January, in a bid to extend his four-decade grip on power, which human rights groups say has been characterized by the suppression of political opposition. Read more...

Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule

The 80-year-old leader pledges economic growth from today’s GDP of $66bn to $500bn within the next five years.

Uganda’s long-serving President Museveni signals intent to seek reelection

Yoweri Museveni, one of the world's longest-ruling leaders, and his ruling National Resistance Movement party have been in power since 1986 - Anadolu Ajansı

Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni, 80, to seek reelection

KAMPALA (Reuters) -Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni has confirmed he intends to contest in next year's presidential election, potentially extending his rule in the east African country to nearly half a century.

Uganda's president seeks seventh term

KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday sought nomination for a seventh term, a move that would bring him closer to five decades in power in the East African country.

Uganda's Museveni seeks seventh term, pledges to fight corruption

Museveni stated in an address to his supporters that if reelected, one of his priorities will be to fight government corruption