Uganda election: Museveni leads in early results
By DW
15 January 2021 |
11:00 am
Uganda's longtime leader, President Yoweri Museveni, is ahead in an initial tally of ballots cast. His main rival, Bobi Wine, says the vote was marred by "widespread fraud."
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