🚨 Uganda's military has dismissed opposition leader Bobi Wine's claims of abduction amid a tense presidential election, as longtime President Yoweri Museveni appears poised for a sixth term. With over 80% of votes counted by January 16, Museveni leads with 73.7% against Wine's 22.7%, according to electoral officials.
Digital Blackout and Allegations
📵 The vote unfolded under an internet shutdown, with Wine's National Unity Platform alleging 'massive ballot stuffing' and military intimidation. The UN human rights office described the election climate as marked by 'widespread repression'—though claims remain unverified.
Violence Erupts
⚔️ Deadly clashes broke out in Butambala, 55km from Kampala, with police reporting 10 deaths after alleged attacks on a vote-tallying center. Authorities claim security forces acted in self-defense, while opposition supporters describe escalating state violence.
What's Next?
🗳️ Final results are expected by January 18, but Wine's supporters vow to challenge the outcome. As Africa's youngest population watches, this election could shape Uganda's democratic future. 🌍✨
