Ugandans go to polls after election campaign marred by violence

Bobi Wine’s challenge to Yoweri Museveni seen as emblem of Africa-wide generation gapUgandans go to the polls on Thursday after one of the most keenly-watched and violent election campaigns in a generation, as the pop star politician Bobi Wine tries to unseat Yoweri Museveni from his 34-year rule.Wine is one of nine opposition challengers, and has won the support of many young people in Uganda – where the median age is 15.7 – with his charismatic, anti-corruption message. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jan/14/uganda-polls-election-campaign-violence-museveni-wine #global_development #uganda #africa #world_news #yoweri_museveni