Yoweri Museveni Sworn In Seventh Term

Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for his seventh consecutive term as President of Uganda, extending his nearly 40-year rule until 2031. His victory in the January elections was disputed by main rival Bobi Wine, who alleged ballot-stuffing and fled the country fearing for his life. Heavy security was deployed in Kampala for the inauguration. Yoweri Museveni promised to use future oil production revenue to boost the economy and reduce poverty. However, his government faces criticism from human rights groups like Amnesty International over a security force crackdown that reportedly killed at least 16 unarmed people. Another opposition figure, Kizza Besigye, remains jailed on arms charges he denies. The government also passed a controversial Sovereignty Bill, criminalizing actions promoting foreign interests. Yoweri Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is tipped as a potential successor but has faced backlash for threatening opposition figures on social media.