In brief
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the contested election, allowing him to extend his 40-year rule by five years. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, criticized the results as 'fake' and called for peaceful protests. Reports of violence have marred the election, with various sources reporting up to 21 deaths. Museveni, who first assumed power in 1986, faces criticism regarding internet blackouts imposed by authorities to curb misinformation and unrest.
President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday's election and is set to extend his 40 years in power by another five years.
He got a huge majority, according to the election commission, ahead of his closest challenger Bobi Wine, who has condemned the fake results.
Wine has called on Ugandans to hold non-violent protests.
Museveni, 81, first came to power as a rebel leader in 1986 but since then has won seven elections.
The election has been marred by violence and Wine, a 43-year-old former pop star, says that at least 21 people have been killed.
The authorities have so far confirmed seven deaths.
Access to the internet has been cut in the country since Tuesday, making it hard to verify information.
The authorities say the blackout was necessary to prevent misinformation, fraud, and the incitement of violence - a move condemned by the UN human rights office as deeply worrying.
Wine has demanded that the internet be restored.
