Voting delays have been reported in Uganda’s presidential election. Some polling stations opened up to four hours late Thursday morning during a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticized as an anti-democratic tactic.

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

Past elections have ended with Museveni taking more than 90% of the vote and ballots sometimes outnumber registered voters.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and his opponents have held their final rallies before the country's next election

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

The $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop) is expected to unlock Uganda’s oil reserves, turning it into a significant exporter. The project will also benefit Tanzania through transit fees, port development in Tanga and job creation, strengthening regional energy security and investor confidence.

Los centros de votación abrieron el jueves para las elecciones presidenciales de Uganda, a pesar de un bloqueo de varios días al acceso a

Uganda and Vargar forward Rogers Mato signs a pre-contract agreement to join Scottish Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian this summer.