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Incumbent Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni claimed a commanding lead on Friday in the country’s disputed presidential election held Thursday. According to the country’s Electoral Commission, Museveni has secured more than 75 percent of votes from nearly half of polling stations—sweeping main challenger Bobi Wine, who holds less than 20 percent of votes, as well as six other candidates. According to electoral chief Simon Byabakama, the final results will be announced by 5 p.m. local time on Saturday.

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Incumbent Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni claimed a commanding lead on Friday in the country’s disputed presidential election held Thursday. According to the country’s Electoral Commission, Museveni has secured more than 75 percent of votes from nearly half of polling stations—sweeping main challenger Bobi Wine, who holds less than 20 percent of votes, as well as six other candidates. According to electoral chief Simon Byabakama, the final results will be announced by 5 p.m. local time on Saturday.

However, reports of widespread repression, voter intimidation, and violence against the opposition have marred Uganda’s election, eliciting fierce condemnation from the United Nations.

Thursday’s presidential election was seen as a test for Museveni, who at 81 years old hopes to extend his 40-year grip on power. Museveni has previously accused the opposition of voter fraud, and he has reorganized the country’s Electoral Commission so that all of its members are hand-chosen by the president. Ahead of the vote, government authorities also imposed an internet blackout to prevent “misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and related risks.” Some polling stations

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