81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni declared winner of controversial 7th term, amidst violence, internet shutdown
81-year-old Ugandan President Museveni has been declared the winner of a controversial 7th term in office after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African election observers…
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